Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery

Syracuse, NY 13203

Specialty Orthopedic Surgery
Profession Nurse Practitioner

St. Joseph’s Health is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our inpatient orthopedic surgery team in Syracuse, NY. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team of hospital employed orthopedic surgeons and PAs in a hospital-based setting, providing comprehensive care to patients undergoing orthopedic procedures. 

Position Highlights: 

  • First assist in surgical procedures
  • Inpatient management of orthopedic surgery patients 
  • Pre- and post-operative assessments, rounding, discharge planning 
  • Collaboration with surgeons, nursing staff, and rehabilitation teams 
  • Supportive and collegial environment 

Schedule: 

  • Full-time, varied shifts including weekends and holidays as needed 
  • Call Requirements: 3-4 nights unrestricted call per month
  • NYS licensure as NP or PA 
  • DEA certification 
  • ACLS/BLS certification 
  • Experience in orthopedic or surgical inpatient care preferred 
  • New grads will not be considered at this time 

Compensation & Benefits: 

  • Base Salary: $145,000-$206,000
  • Starting Bonus: $5,000 
  • Excellent benefits; including health/vision/dental insurances 
  • Paid malpractice, including post-SPHP employment tail coverage 
  • CME time & expense allowance 
  • Paid time away from the practice 
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness; 
  • 403b Retirement savings program with employer matching program 

ABOUT THE FACILITY:  

St. Joseph’s Health is a non-profit regional health care system based in Syracuse, NY, providing services to patients throughout Central New York and northern Pennsylvania. From primary care to cardiology to surgical services, St. Joseph’s, in collaboration with our community partners, is advancing the health of the communities we serve through an expanding range of services to ensure our patients achieve optimum health. Ranked by Health Grades among the top 50 cardiac surgery programs in the country, U.S. News “Best Regional Hospital” and a 15-time winner of the National Research Corporation Consumer Choice award, St. Joseph’s is widely recognized for quality, value and delivering the highest patient satisfaction.  

St. Joseph's Health is part of Trinity Health one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the United States based in Livonia, Michigan.