Physician Assistant - Orthopedic

Vernon Health; Viroqua (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Vernon Health in Viroqua, Wisconsin invites applications for an Orthopedic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive orthopedic care and support surgeons in a patient‑centered setting.

You will evaluate patients, assist with pre‑ and postoperative visits, coordinate with imaging, rehabilitation and primary care teams, and help manage musculoskeletal injuries across the Driftless Region.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Wisconsin Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license, or ability to obtain.
• Orthopedic, musculoskeletal, surgical, urgent care, emergency medicine, or related clinical experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, clinical assessment, and patient education skills.
• Commitment to Vernon Health’s Vernon Virtues: Kindness, Communication, Growth, Appreciation, and Collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions in the clinic setting.
• Assist orthopedic surgeons with treatment planning, pre-operative visits, post-operative follow-up, and patient education.
• Support orthopedic procedures and coordinate care with surgery, imaging, rehabilitation, nursing, and primary care teams.
• Provide care for common orthopedic concerns such as joint pain, fractures, arthritis, sprains, sports injuries, and degenerative conditions.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records in compliance with Vernon Health standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree or higher

Tools

ACLS Adv Card Life Sup

BLS Basic Life Support

PA license (Wisconsin)

NP license (Wisconsin)

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $99,000 USD to $147,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Join Vernon Health as an Orthopedic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

As a trusted independent, non‑profit healthcare provider serving the Driftless Region, Vernon Health offers a mission‑driven environment where advanced practice providers can build meaningful patient relationships, support orthopedic specialists, and help expand access to orthopedic care close to home.

Orthopedic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Position Overview: As an Orthopedic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at Vernon Health, you will provide comprehensive orthopedic care, including patient evaluation, diagnosis support, treatment planning, follow‑up care, patient education, and assistance with orthopedic procedures. You will collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, primary care providers, nursing services, rehabilitation services, and surgical teams to support patients with musculoskeletal injuries, joint pain, fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, degenerative conditions, and other orthopedic concerns throughout Viroqua, Vernon County, and the Driftless Region.

Orthopedic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and manage patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions in the clinic setting.
• Assist orthopedic surgeons with treatment planning, pre‑operative visits, post‑operative follow‑up, and patient education.
• Support orthopedic procedures and coordinate care with surgery, imaging, rehabilitation, nursing, and primary care teams.
• Provide care for common orthopedic concerns such as joint pain, fractures, arthritis, sprains, sports injuries, and degenerative conditions.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records in compliance with Vernon Health standards.

Orthopedic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Wisconsin Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license, or ability to obtain.
• Orthopedic, musculoskeletal, surgical, urgent care, emergency medicine, or related clinical experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, clinical assessment, and patient education skills.
• Commitment to Vernon Health’s Vernon Virtues: Kindness, Communication, Growth, Appreciation, and Collaboration.

Why Choose Vernon Health for Your Orthopedic PA or NP Career?

• Opportunity to practice orthopedic medicine in a supportive, team‑based healthcare environment.
• Collaborative work with orthopedic surgeons, rehabilitation professionals, primary care providers, and surgical services.
• Meaningful community impact through a healthcare system rooted in Viroqua, Vernon County, and Wisconsin’s Driftless Region.

Live and Work in Viroqua, Wisconsin: Viroqua offers a welcoming small‑town atmosphere, a thriving Main Street, access to outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community. Located in Wisconsin’s scenic Driftless Region, Viroqua is an ideal place for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and healthcare professionals seeking career purpose, clinical collaboration, and work‑life balance.

Travel Required

Some travel between clinics may be necessary.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

ACLS Adv Card Life Sup

BLS Basic Life Support

Preferred

PA, Certified

PALS Ped Adv Life Support

Equal Opportunity Employer
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