Advanced Practice Provider | Up to $213k inclusive of $10k Sign-On Bonus and Generous Benefits

Emergeortho, P.A•Chapel Hill, NC

15d•Onsite

About The Position

EmergeOrtho is seeking a full-time Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider for its Chapel Hill Urgent Care in North Carolina. The clinic-based position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Intermittent travel between offices and coverage at urgent care, other clinics, and the operating room are required. The provider will practice to the full extent of their licensure in conjunction with a supervising physician, delivering high-quality, evidence-based medical care and collaborating with patients and their healthcare team. Participation in quality improvement and research studies is available for interested providers. EmergeOrtho is a physician-owned orthopedic practice with locations across North Carolina and a multidisciplinary team providing orthopedic, urgent care, pain management, rehabilitation, and bone-health services. In-house services include radiology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Compensation is advertised up to $213,000, inclusive of a $10,000 sign-on bonus, with a performance bonus and other compensation components. The benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and a CME allowance. Benefit availability depends on hours worked per week.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited physician assistant or nurse practitioner program.
Physician Assistant license required.
Unrestricted North Carolina license required.
At least two years of experience as a Physician Assistant, as stated in the Qualifications and Experience section.
Knowledge of medical office software, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and medical practice software.
Familiarity with electronic medical record programs.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent documentation skills.
Ability to collaborate with patients and their healthcare team.

Nice To Haves

Interest in participating in quality improvement and research studies.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients by obtaining appropriate histories and performing physical examinations.
Order laboratory tests, radiological studies, and other special studies.
Perform diagnostic procedures, including physical examinations, phlebotomy, catheterization, joint injections and aspirations, and vaccine administration.
Perform therapeutic procedures, including wound suturing, foreign-body removal, incision and drainage of abscesses, reduction of fractures and dislocations, splinting, casting, and injections.
Assist the surgeon in the operating room as designated.
Read and interpret imaging studies and laboratory reports.
Initiate life-saving measures when needed.
Diagnose and treat minor illnesses of EmergeOrtho employees.
Contact patients by telephone as appropriate.
Participate in quality improvement and research programs.
Attend educational and department meetings.
Provide intermittent operating room, urgent care, and other clinic coverage.