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

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Frederick Health Medical Group (FHMG), a highly respected 160+ provider, multi-specialty medical group, is seeking a dedicated Advance Practice Provider (APP)—Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant—to join our Orthopedic practice supporting our Joint Replacement program. This position offers the opportunity to work in close partnership with an orthopedic joint replacement surgeon, providing comprehensive care to patients throughout their orthopedic journey—from initial evaluation and conservative management through surgical preparation, surgical intervention, postoperative care, and long-term follow-up. If you are an APP who values teamwork, clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and professional growth, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while being supported by a strong physician partnership and an established health system. The Advanced Practice Provider serves as a trusted clinician and partner to the orthopedic joint replacement physician, helping manage patients with hip and knee conditions and supporting efficient access, continuity, and coordination of care. The APP will participate in the evaluation and management of new and established orthopedic patients, preoperative preparation, postoperative follow-up, and ongoing nonsurgical management. The role will include first-assist responsibilities in the operating room. This position combines clinical autonomy with close physician collaboration and provides an opportunity to develop specialized expertise in joint replacement and musculoskeletal care.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program (for Nurse Practitioner)
Graduation from an accredited PA program (for Physician Assistant)
Active Maryland license (or ability to obtain)
Current DEA license
Current Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) license
Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or approved provider)
Unrestricted license with no history of suspension or revocation
Eligible for participation with all payers
Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence-based practice
Ability to develop expertise in the evaluation and management of hip and knee disorders
Proficiency with electronic medical records; prior EMR experience preferred
Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities
Strong interpersonal, communication, and patient-education skills
Ability to work independently while thriving in a physician-led, team-based environment
Commitment to providing 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

Responsibilities

Evaluate new and established patients presenting with hip, knee, and other musculoskeletal conditions
Obtain comprehensive histories, perform orthopedic-focused physical examinations, develop differential diagnoses, and establish treatment plans in collaboration with the orthopedic physician
Order, review, and interpret appropriate diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and other clinical studies
Provide nonsurgical management of orthopedic conditions, including medication management, activity modification, therapy referrals, and other conservative treatment options
Perform appropriate office-based orthopedic procedures within scope of practice and demonstrated competency, including joint injections and aspirations
Conduct preoperative evaluations and provide patient education regarding joint replacement procedures, expectations, preparation, and recovery
Provide postoperative care, including incision and wound evaluation, assessment of recovery and mobility, and identification of potential postoperative complications
Coordinate rehabilitation, physical therapy, home health, and other services necessary to support successful 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 using clear, compassionate, and culturally sensitive communication
Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation services, care management, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
Help 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, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)