The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Ortho- Adult Reconstruction

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Carilion Clinic is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join their Adult Reconstruction Orthopedics team. This full-time clinical role supports orthopedic surgeons specializing in hip and knee arthroplasty and provides care across the continuum, including clinic, virtual, and perioperative settings. Carilion Clinic is a not-for-profit, mission-driven health system headquartered in Roanoke, Va., with award-winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia. The clinic emphasizes a collaborative orthopedic team focused on delivering exceptional outcomes and improving patients’ mobility and quality of life, offering an integrated system, strong academic partnerships, and a commitment to innovation for professional growth.

Requirements

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner Program or Accredited Physician Assistant Program
Current Virginia licensure (or eligibility)
National board certification required (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)
License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant) as set forth by the state of Virginia
If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required
Eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with State regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Current PALS/NPR, as required, specific to position
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position
Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of Carilion Clinic, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies
Capable of meeting credentialing or job function requirements as needed based on the requirements of the practice and of managed care payors and insurers
Qualifies for malpractice insurance and is accepted by Carilion Clinic’s malpractice insurance carrier
Able to work collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers
Demonstrates good written and oral communication skills
Computer literacy required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records

Nice To Haves

Prior orthopedic, surgical, or adult reconstruction experience preferred
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
New graduates welcome
General and subspecialty orthopaedic clinical experience
Diagnostic imaging and laboratory interpretation
MSK Ultrasound
Familiarity with perioperative and enhanced recovery pathways
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients with hip and knee arthritis and related conditions
Assist with preoperative optimization and postoperative management
Provide inpatient care, including daily rounds, consults, admissions, and discharges
Serve as first assist in the operating room (as applicable)
Perform procedures such as joint injections, aspirations, and wound care
Educate patients and families on surgical and non-surgical treatment plans
Collaborate with surgeons, nursing staff, rehabilitation services, and care coordination teams
Document accurately and efficiently within the electronic medical record