Entry Level Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner Jobs
New grad orthopedic nurse practitioner jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong clinical rotation record or internship in musculoskeletal care can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like Ascension, CoxHealth, and Inova Health hiring at this level now.
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Job Summary
Under Physician supervision, the Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner may assume primary responsibility in their respective specialty area according to federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Responsible for management of selected at risk or complex patients and aggregate patient populations in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other Healthcare team members. Must demonstrate the knowledge, critical thinking and skills to plan, coordinate and provide care on a continuing basis.Job Description
Essential Functions:
- Specialized Hand and Upper Extremity practice.
- Will work with pediatric and adult patients.
- Responsible for patient evaluations, assisting with surgical procedures, managing post-operative care, and follow-up care.
- Additional responsibilities include some rounding and light call coverage.
- Acts as an agent of the supervising physician for any medical services that are delegated that are within the Advanced Practice Clinician's scope of practice.
- Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients’ Healthcare problems/needs. Apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement changes to the plan of care. Anticipates and communicates changes in patient status to meet the needs of the patient.
- May have ED/Unassigned call requirement (practice/location specific).
- May share in practice and/or inpatient call requirements.
- May perform procedures.
- Completes thorough, timely documentation in accordance with facility policy.
- Complies with scope of care under the guidance of federal, state, and/or local regulatory agencies.
- Complies with scope of care under the guidance of the supervising physician and/or protocols.
- Consistently demonstrates appropriate referral and/or transfer of patients to another facility.
- Demonstrates a thorough and current knowledge of disease processes while conducting a comprehensive health history and physical examination or problem-focused assessment depending on patient’s status.
- Demonstrates appropriate referrals and/or provides referral information to the patients and physicians.
- Orders appropriate tests, procedures, and therapies in collaboration with medical staff based on relevant organizational and unit-specific policies and procedures.
- Performs and documents ongoing patient assessment and formulates plan of care in collaboration with other medical providers.
- Recognizes physical, developmental, and psychosocial distress of patient and family, and provides appropriate interventions.
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations, basing patient management decisions on individual patient needs.
- All other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
Required:
In South Dakota Certifications - Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) - South Dakota Board of Nursing or Physician Assistant (PA) - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
In Wyoming Certifications - Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) - Wyoming State Board of Nursing or Physician Assistant (PA) - Wyoming Board of Medicine
Preferred:
Experience - 1+ years of Clinical Experience; 1+ years of Healthcare Experience
Physical Requirements:Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Job Category
Clinical CareJob Family
Advanced Practice ProviderDepartment
MHOSH-Clinic Orthopedic SurgeryScheduled Weekly Hours
40Shift
Employee Type
Regular70 Monument Health Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage.
Job Summary
Under Physician supervision, the Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner may assume primary responsibility in their respective specialty area according to federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Responsible for management of selected at risk or complex patients and aggregate patient populations in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other Healthcare team members. Must demonstrate the knowledge, critical thinking and skills to plan, coordinate and provide care on a continuing basis.Job Description
Essential Functions:
- Specialized Hand and Upper Extremity practice.
- Will work with pediatric and adult patients.
- Responsible for patient evaluations, assisting with surgical procedures, managing post-operative care, and follow-up care.
- Additional responsibilities include some rounding and light call coverage.
- Acts as an agent of the supervising physician for any medical services that are delegated that are within the Advanced Practice Clinician's scope of practice.
- Assess, diagnose, treat and manage patients’ Healthcare problems/needs. Apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement changes to the plan of care. Anticipates and communicates changes in patient status to meet the needs of the patient.
- May have ED/Unassigned call requirement (practice/location specific).
- May share in practice and/or inpatient call requirements.
- May perform procedures.
- Completes thorough, timely documentation in accordance with facility policy.
- Complies with scope of care under the guidance of federal, state, and/or local regulatory agencies.
- Complies with scope of care under the guidance of the supervising physician and/or protocols.
- Consistently demonstrates appropriate referral and/or transfer of patients to another facility.
- Demonstrates a thorough and current knowledge of disease processes while conducting a comprehensive health history and physical examination or problem-focused assessment depending on patient’s status.
- Demonstrates appropriate referrals and/or provides referral information to the patients and physicians.
- Orders appropriate tests, procedures, and therapies in collaboration with medical staff based on relevant organizational and unit-specific policies and procedures.
- Performs and documents ongoing patient assessment and formulates plan of care in collaboration with other medical providers.
- Recognizes physical, developmental, and psychosocial distress of patient and family, and provides appropriate interventions.
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations, basing patient management decisions on individual patient needs.
- All other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements
Required:
In South Dakota Certifications - Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) - South Dakota Board of Nursing or Physician Assistant (PA) - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
In Wyoming Certifications - Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) - Wyoming State Board of Nursing or Physician Assistant (PA) - Wyoming Board of Medicine
Preferred:
Experience - 1+ years of Clinical Experience; 1+ years of Healthcare Experience
Physical Requirements:Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Job Category
Clinical CareJob Family
Advanced Practice ProviderDepartment
MHOSH-Clinic Orthopedic SurgeryScheduled Weekly Hours
40Shift
Employee Type
Regular70 Monument Health Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Entry Level Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level orthopedic nurse practitioner job?
Start by targeting employers who explicitly list zero to two years of experience as acceptable, including hospitals with new grad NP residency programs and orthopedic group practices that offer structured onboarding. Highlight clinical rotations in musculoskeletal, sports medicine, or surgical settings on your resume. A letter of recommendation from a supervising orthopedic physician or surgeon carries real weight at this stage, and board certification in your specialty strengthens every application.
Which companies hire entry level orthopedic nurse practitioners?
Companies hiring entry level orthopedic nurse practitioners right now include Ascension, CoxHealth, and Inova Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, you will typically find openings at orthopedic specialty groups, hospital systems with dedicated musculoskeletal service lines, and ambulatory surgical centers that invest in growing their own NP talent.
Are there remote entry level orthopedic nurse practitioners jobs?
Yes, though most orthopedic NP roles require hands-on patient assessment, so remote options are limited compared to other specialties. About 0% of entry level orthopedic nurse practitioner openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve post-operative follow-up telehealth visits, care coordination, or patient education rather than primary clinical evaluation.
Are these new grad orthopedic nurse practitioner jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior orthopedic nurse practitioner roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of post-licensure experience, counts supervised clinical hours or NP program rotations toward the requirement, and may offer a formal transition-to-practice program. If the posting mentions mentorship or a residency period, it is almost always open to new grad applicants.
Which industries hire the most entry level orthopedic nurse practitioners?
Entry Level orthopedic nurse practitioner roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain high patient volumes in joint replacement, fracture care, and sports medicine, creating consistent demand for NPs who can support surgeons and manage post-operative caseloads even without years of independent practice experience.