ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER ORTHOPAEDIC FELLOW

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

About The Position

This is Carilion Clinic ... An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected, and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award-winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us. The Advanced Practice Provider Fellow (APPF) serves as a member of a collaborative health team made up of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, technicians and various support personnel. Under general physician supervision, provides quality service in a caring and professional manner, actively supporting team efforts to ensure cost effectiveness and service excellence. The APPF role is applicable for a 12-month period. Participates in a 12-month intense training program consisting of patient care in a Level 1 Trauma Center, simulation lab training, off service rotations and rotations to community hospital's emergency departments. Position Overview Carilion Clinic is seeking motivated and highly driven Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants) for our Orthopaedic APP Fellowship Program. This structured fellowship is designed to provide comprehensive training in orthopaedic surgery, equipping APPs with advanced clinical knowledge, procedural skills, and operative experience within a collaborative academic health system. Program Highlights Structured didactic curriculum and case-based learning Hands-on operative and clinical training alongside orthopaedic surgeons Exposure to subspecialties including sports medicine, joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, and hand Mentorship from experienced orthopaedic faculty and APP leaders Inpatient and outpatient clinical experience Emphasis on evidence-based practice and team-based care

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
Board certified/board eligible (PA-C, FNP, AGACNP, etc.)
Eligible for Virginia licensure
Strong interest in orthopaedics and surgical practice
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner Program or Accredited Physician Assistant Program.
Clinical experience appropriate to specific practice/ department preferred.
Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license required.
DEA licensure required.
Eligible for prescriptive authority in accordance with State regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
Demonstrates knowledge and competency of core skills, related to assigned area, that serves as a basis for continued growth and progression of skills and pace.
Demonstrates good written and oral communication skills.
Computer literacy required for automated computer systems and programs such as electronic medical records.