Advanced Practice Provider (APP/PA/NP) Orthopedic Surgery–Inpatient Orthopedic Practice PT or FT option
About The Position
UVA Health is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider for its inpatient orthopedic surgery practice at a leading academic medical center. The role provides specialized care to orthopedic perioperative and trauma patients during acute hospitalization, supporting recovery milestones and discharge readiness. APPs work closely with attending orthopedic surgeons, residents, interns, fellow APPs, and interdisciplinary teams in a high-volume, team-based environment. The position is exclusively inpatient and does not include surgical assisting responsibilities. A structured coverage model includes 2–3 APPs per shift. Candidates may be considered for part-time work (two 12-hour shifts) or full-time work (three 12-hour shifts plus one additional shift per month). The schedule has no call, no weekends, and major holidays off, with flexible, collaborative scheduling and time-off management. The APP provides evidence-based, top-of-scope clinical care; educates patients; maintains accurate documentation and regulatory compliance; contributes to specialty best practices, protocols, and quality improvement; educates learners and mentors new team members; follows up on patient and team communications; and participates in team development and professional activities. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited graduate nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree and meet applicable Virginia and UVA Health licensure, credentialing, and certification requirements. A cover letter is requested. Background checks and pre-employment health screenings are conducted for new hires; safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.
- License or eligibility for licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider in Virginia, with applicable UVA Health System, Virginia Board, and certifying-body credentialing and licensing requirements maintained.
- If a Nurse Practitioner, a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia is required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current PALS/NRP and ACLS, as required for the specific position.
- Must maintain appropriate licenses, certifications, and specialty training competencies.
Nice To Haves
- Experience appropriate to the department and unit; the posting does not specify a minimum amount.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient care for orthopedic perioperative and trauma patients.
- Support patients through recovery milestones and help ensure safe progression and discharge planning.
- Collaborate with attending orthopedic surgeons, residents, interns, other APPs, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Deliver expert, evidence-based, top-of-scope care as part of a specialty team.
- Provide health education to patients and maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation.
- Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
- Support the development of specialty best practices and protocols; contribute to clinical quality improvement.
- Educate learners in the clinical setting and mentor new team members.
- Provide timely follow-up on patient and team communications.
- Attend local and departmental team development meetings and participate in professional organizations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Long-term and short-term disability.
- Retirement savings.
- Health Savings Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Certification and education support.
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
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Job Type
Full-time
