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 (FHMG), a multispecialty medical group with more than 160 providers, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support its Orthopedic Joint Replacement program. The APP will partner closely with an orthopedic joint replacement surgeon and provide comprehensive care for patients with hip, knee, and other musculoskeletal conditions, from initial evaluation and nonsurgical management through surgical preparation, surgery, postoperative care, and long-term follow-up.

The role combines clinical autonomy with close physician collaboration. The APP will evaluate and manage new and established patients, support preoperative preparation and postoperative follow-up, and provide ongoing conservative care. The position also includes first-assist responsibilities in the operating room, as appropriate based on training, experience, credentialing, and practice needs. The APP will coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to quality improvement, patient experience, and clinical workflow initiatives.

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.
• Eligible for participation 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 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.
• Prior EMR 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 educate patients about 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 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 using clear, compassionate, and culturally sensitive communication.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehabilitation services, care management, and other multidisciplinary care team members.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, available on the first of the month after 30 days of employment for employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week.
• Multiple insurance plans to meet employees’ and families’ needs.
• Employer-paid life insurance for eligible employees.
• Employer-paid short-term income replacement and long-term disability for eligible employees.
• Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• 403B retirement plan with an employer match for eligible employees.
• Free financial planning sessions for all employees.
• Educational assistance program.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level