Physician Assistant Nurse Practitioner

About the Role We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to join our clinical team in a collaborative practice alongside an experienced, high-volume Orthopedic Surgeon. This position offers a dynamic blend of surgical and outpatient care, providing comprehensive exposure to orthopedic subspecialties, patient management, and advanced surgical techniques. We offer flexible scheduling options with the ability to tailor the role to either full-time or part-time practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Surgical First Assisting: Provide intraoperative first-assist support in the operating room across a variety of elective and emergency orthopedic surgical procedures.
• Outpatient Clinical Care: Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, physical exams, and post-operative follow-ups in the clinical setting; formulate and implement clinical treatment plans.
• Diagnostic & Therapeutic Management: Order, interpret, and review diagnostic imaging (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans) and lab results; perform joint injections, aspirations, and minor in-office procedures.
• Patient Education & Advocacy: Educate patients and their families regarding diagnoses, surgical expectations, conservative treatment plans, and post-operative rehabilitation.
• Care Coordination: Maintain accurate, timely electronic health records (EHR) and collaborate closely with surgical staff, physical therapy, and hospital care teams.

Qualifications

• Licensing & Certification: Active (or eligible) license to practice as a Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the state, with national board certification (NCCPA or AANP/ANCC).
• Clinical Expertise: Prior experience in orthopedics not required. (motivated new graduates with dedicated orthopedic clinical rotations will be considered).
• Surgical Skills: Proficient in sterile technique, surgical assisting, and perioperative management.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong clinical reasoning, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work seamlessly in a fast-paced team environment.

Position Details & Offer

• Schedule: Flexible scheduling available (Full-Time or Part-Time options).
• Work Setting: Hybrid workflow divided between hospital/surgery center operating rooms and outpatient clinic.
• Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus comprehensive

Private, independent practice with solo practicing orthopedic surgeon.