Experienced Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Total Joint

Novant Health • Supply, NC

70d

About The Position

Novant Health Medical Group is looking for a conscientious, compassionate, and experienced Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join a growing practice, currently consisting of 3 physicians and 2 APPs. This position would support our total joint surgeon and provide clinical care for orthopedic patients in an ambulatory and acute setting in Brunswick County, NC. We are looking for a candidate who is experienced in casting, joint injections, suture removal, and surgical assist. The ideal candidate is patient-centric, flexible, adaptable, dependable, and treats each member of the team whether clinical or non-clinical as a valued part of the team. Prior total joint experience preferred. Our expert surgeons and PA's work collaboratively to provide outstanding quality to our operative and non-operative patients. Our Orthopedic providers treat patients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

Requirements

• Master's Degree required
• Either a graduate of an NCCPA accredited physician assistant program, or NP or post Master's NP program required
• One to three years of experience in Orthopedics preferred
• Current PA or NP license in appropriate state required
• NCCPA or registry with state nursing board, BLS, DEA registry required
• Ability to successfully complete generic and depart-specific skills validation and competency testing
• Thorough knowledge of diagnosis, and pharmacology
• Thorough skill in physical assessment and management of chronic illness
• Communication skills, both verbal and written
• General computer knowledge is preferred
• Ability to work independently, yet in collaboration when necessary
• Ability to use problem-solving, decision making, creative and communication skills
• Dedicated to patient rehabilitation and self-care

Nice To Haves

• Prior total joint experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Seeing patients in the office setting
• Assisting in surgery and office procedures
• Taking call
• Evaluation of orthopedic diagnoses
• Coordination of the patient care pathway

Benefits

• NH Medical Group employed Medical and Retirement Benefits
• CME Allowance
• System wide EHR-Epic
• Malpractice
• Work-Life balance
• Novant Health benefits: One of the largest medical groups in the nation
• Offers resiliency training for providers and team members to prevent burnout
• Established the ODYSSEY program to enhance the new physician and APP experience
• Instituted an APP Council to improve APP clinical performance and consistency
• Is nationally recognized for advanced care and one of the largest community-based, non-profit healthcare systems
• Is well known for being physician-led and physician-driven

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees