LPN, Clinic - Foot & Ankle / Orthopedics

Lifepoint Health • Rutherfordton, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN, Clinic works in a busy outpatient orthopedic physician practice with eight providers and approximately 40 staff members, including an on-site radiology department. The role provides dedicated hands-on clinical support to a podiatrist specializing in foot and ankle care and also supports the broader orthopedic team. The practice describes its culture as close-knit and family-oriented, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.

The LPN provides diabetic foot care and nail debridement, including care for difficult or thickened nails; supports high-volume clinic days and efficient patient care; assists with scheduling CT scans and surgical procedures; and performs general clinical office duties. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Current LPN licensure to practice in North Carolina.
• Comfort providing hands-on diabetic foot care and nail debridement on a consistent basis.
• Comfort working in a busy, high-volume outpatient clinical environment.
• Team-oriented, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible and willing to cross-train and support multiple orthopedic providers.
• Professional, dependable, and committed to compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated clinical support to a podiatrist specializing in foot and ankle care and support the broader orthopedic team.
• Provide hands-on diabetic foot care and nail debridement, including care of difficult or thickened nails.
• Support the provider during high-volume clinic days and assist with clinical duties that promote efficient patient care and workflow.
• Assist with scheduling CT scans and surgical procedures.
• Perform general clinical office duties and support day-to-day practice operations.
• Collaborate with clinical, front-office, radiology, and provider teams.
• Maintain a professional, patient-focused approach in a busy outpatient orthopedic environment.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage; medical plans start at $10 per pay period.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed