Orthopedic Surgery - Full-Time NP/PA

Clinical only position- we are seeking a dedicated and skilled Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our orthopedic surgery team. The APP will be an integral part of our multi-disciplinary orthopedic clinical team by providing access to care and orthopedic evaluation. Flexible schedule FT 3.5-4 days a week to cover orthopedic urgent care and walk in evaluation including sprains strains fractures in patient populations from pediatrics to geriatrics. Responsibilities include patient assessments, in office procedure such as injection, aspirations, I&D, fracture reduction, splinting and casting. Cast tech and radiology tech support on site. Be a part of an orthopedic team including 9 APPs and 9 surgeons with specialties on site including orthopedic joint replacement, sports medicine, pediatrics, foot and ankle, hand/upper extremity, and trauma providers. Weekly admin time with full time employment. No surgical or call duties included.

Responsibilities

Providing access to care and orthopedic evaluation; Conducting patient assessments; Performing in-office procedures such as injections, aspirations, I&D, fracture reduction, splinting and casting; Covering orthopedic urgent care and walk-in evaluation including sprains, strains and fractures in patients from pediatrics to geriatrics; Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plans; Collaborating with the medical team for effective team-based care; Ordering and interpreting laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; Explaining the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient; Performing procedural skills per department or practice guidelines; Participating in basic science and clinical research projects; Precepting students and/or medical learners; Upholding AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment; Performing other related duties

Requirements

Physician Assistant: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License; Certified by NCCPA; Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required to start; Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration for prescription writing required to start. Nurse Practitioner: Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program, Master's degree or higher required; Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license; Board certified as a Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC; Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required to start; Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration for prescription writing required to start; RNFA Certification required to start.

Nice to have

Master's Degree (Physician Assistant) preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation with guaranteed base salary and annual bonus incentives; CME reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year; Flexible working hours; Generous PTO accrual starting at 25 days/year; Career growth and stability; Paid time off programs; Health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability; Flexible spending accounts; Adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match; Educational assistance program