Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) Full-Time, Orthopedics – Joint Replacement

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

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About The Position

Frederick Health Medical Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its orthopedic practice supporting the Joint Replacement program. The APP will partner closely with an orthopedic joint replacement surgeon to provide care for patients with hip, knee, and other musculoskeletal conditions across their care journey, from initial evaluation and conservative management through surgical preparation, surgery, postoperative care, and long-term follow-up. The role includes evaluating and managing new and established patients, preoperative preparation, postoperative follow-up, nonsurgical treatment, and first-assist responsibilities in the operating room. It combines clinical autonomy with close physician collaboration and offers an opportunity to develop specialized expertise in joint replacement and musculoskeletal care.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: master’s degree from an accredited nursing program.
For Physician Assistants: graduation from an accredited PA program.
Active Maryland license or ability to obtain one.
Current DEA license and Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) license.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or an approved provider.
Unrestricted license with no history of suspension or revocation.
Eligibility to participate with all payers.
Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence-based practice.
Ability to develop expertise in evaluating and managing hip and knee disorders.
Proficiency with electronic medical records.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and patient-education skills.
Ability to work independently in a physician-led, team-based environment.
Commitment to an exceptional patient experience throughout the joint replacement continuum.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in orthopedics, joint replacement, musculoskeletal medicine, or a surgical specialty.
Surgical first-assist experience.
Prior EMR experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate new and established patients with hip, knee, and other musculoskeletal conditions.
Obtain patient histories, perform orthopedic-focused physical examinations, develop differential diagnoses, and establish treatment plans in collaboration with the orthopedic physician.
Order, review, and interpret diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and other clinical studies.
Provide nonsurgical management, including medication management, activity modification, therapy referrals, and other conservative treatments.
Perform appropriate office-based orthopedic procedures within scope and demonstrated competency, including joint injections and aspirations.
Conduct preoperative evaluations and educate patients about joint replacement procedures, expectations, preparation, and recovery.
Provide postoperative care, including incision and wound evaluation, recovery and mobility assessment, and identification of potential complications.
Coordinate rehabilitation, physical therapy, home health, and other services to support patient outcomes.
Assist the orthopedic surgeon in the operating room as appropriate based on training, experience, credentialing, and practice needs.
Provide timely postoperative and longitudinal follow-up for joint replacement patients.
Counsel and educate patients and families with clear, compassionate, and culturally sensitive communication.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation services, care management, and other multidisciplinary care team members.
Improve patient access by independently managing appropriate patient visits and supporting efficient physician clinic utilization.
Participate in quality improvement, patient experience, and clinical workflow initiatives within the orthopedic program.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.