NP) Orthopedic Surgery – Adult Reconstruction

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

11d•$124,845 - $178,090•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery’s Adult Reconstruction Division is seeking a highly motivated Advanced Practice Provider to join our dynamic team. This high-volume practice requires an individual with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and a strong team-oriented mindset, dedicated to delivering outstanding peri-operative orthopedic care to patients with hip and knee conditions. This role involves Monday through Friday work with no call or weekends, and will include outpatient clinical duties and future OR first assisting responsibilities.

Requirements

NCCPA Board certified
FNP
VA state license
DEA
RNFA certification (for NPs)
Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.
License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) 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.
Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

Nice To Haves

Previous orthopedic experience
Musculoskeletal care experience
Experience in surgical settings

Responsibilities

Provide support through triage of patient inquiries, follow-up on diagnostic test results, and timely responses to emails, EPIC messages, pages, and text communications.
Engage in collaborative practice with colleagues and trainees, serve as a preceptor for students, and contribute to the education of staff and other health professionals using evidence-based practices and protocols.
Maintain professional licensures, certifications, and credentials.
Participate in Orthopedic Quality Assurance meetings and monthly Visiting Professor conferences.
Provides comprehensive evaluation and management of pediatric orthopedic conditions and injuries.
Responsibilities include performing histories and exams, ordering and interpreting diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests, performing injections/aspirations, wound care and minor procedures, and formulating management plans including splinting, casting, bracing and coordination of follow-up care.
Educates and empowers patients and caregivers.
Represent the Department Orthopedic Surgery and UVA Health System to uphold our ASPIRE values – Accountability, Stewardship, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect & Equity.
Serve as a resource for their teammates and staff, with option to participate in additional leadership and process improvement initiatives in the Department and broader organization.