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 (APP), such as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner, for an inpatient orthopedic surgery practice. The role provides specialized care for orthopedic perioperative and trauma patients during acute hospitalization, including post-surgical recovery, progression through recovery milestones, and discharge planning. The APP works closely with attending orthopedic surgeons, residents, interns, fellow APPs, and interdisciplinary teams in a high-volume, coordinated inpatient environment. There are no surgical assisting responsibilities. The position offers part-time or full-time scheduling options. Part-time candidates work two 12-hour shifts; full-time candidates work three 12-hour shifts plus one additional shift per month. There is no call, no weekend work, and major holidays are off. Scheduling and time off are managed collaboratively by the team. Candidates must submit a cover letter. New hires undergo background checks and pre-employment health screenings; safety-sensitive positions involving 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.
- Department- and unit-specific experience; no specific number of years is stated.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as an advanced practice provider in Virginia.
- Nurse practitioners must hold a Virginia Registered Nurse license.
- Must meet and maintain UVA Health System, Virginia Board of Medicine or Virginia Board of Nursing, and applicable certifying-body credentialing and licensing requirements.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current PALS or NRP certification when required for the position.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification when required for the position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as an APP; the onboarding program supports both experienced APPs and new graduates.
- Candidates interested in relocation may be eligible for relocation assistance.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient care for orthopedic perioperative and trauma patients.
- Support patients through recovery milestones and help ensure safe progression and discharge readiness.
- Collaborate with attending orthopedic surgeons, residents, interns, other APPs, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Manage a dynamic patient load alongside two to three APPs per shift within a structured coverage model.
- Provide evidence-based care at the top of scope and educate patients about their health.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation and comply with institutional and regulatory standards.
- Support the development of specialty best practices and protocols; may participate in committees and workgroups.
- Educate learners in the clinical setting and mentor new team members.
- Contribute to clinical quality improvement work and follow up promptly on patient and team communications.
- Attend team development meetings at local and departmental levels.
- Maintain appropriate licenses, certifications, and specialty training competencies, and participate in professional organizations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Retirement savings.
- Long-term and short-term disability.
- 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
