Ortho Trauma - Full Time NP/PA

Advocate Health • Rome, GA

29d • $48 - $71 • Hybrid

About The Position

Atrium Health Floyd Orthopedic Trauma is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a growing orthopedic trauma practice within the Musculoskeletal Institute. This full-time position provides comprehensive care for orthopedic trauma patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, working alongside a dedicated orthopedic trauma surgeon in a collaborative, team-based environment. The APP will play a key role in patient evaluation, fracture management, hospital rounding, consults, and clinic-based care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current or eligibility for Georgia licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants or board certification for Nurse Practitioners.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required or obtained within organizational guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Orthopedic experience.
• Fracture management and reduction experience.
• Casting and splinting proficiency.
• Joint injection experience.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong procedural and clinical decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining histories, performing physical examinations, and developing treatment plans for orthopedic trauma patients.
• Evaluate and manage acute musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, dislocations, and post-operative orthopedic conditions.
• Perform hospital rounds and manage inpatient orthopedic trauma patients.
• Evaluate and manage new orthopedic trauma consults.
• Provide outpatient clinic care for scheduled follow-up and new patient visits.
• Interpret diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and clinical findings to guide patient management.
• Perform orthopedic procedures including: Fracture reductions, Joint dislocation reductions, Splint application and management, Casting and cast management, Joint injections.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nursing staff, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate high-quality patient care.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, surgical recovery, and injury prevention.
• Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in orthopedic call coverage as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree