Orthopaedic Total Joint Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - UNC Cary Orthopaedics

UNC Health • Cary, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

UNC Cary Orthopaedics is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to partner with an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. The position combines operating room work with outpatient clinical responsibilities and offers the opportunity to take on greater autonomy over time, including potentially developing an independent clinic schedule. It is open to new graduates and experienced advanced practice providers, and previous orthopaedic, surgical, or perioperative experience—including OR first assist and wound closure—is preferred but not required.

The role serves a multi-site practice across Cary, Holly Springs, and Morrisville, with surgical responsibilities at Blue Ridge Surgery Center and UNC Rex Holly Springs Hospital. The position offers flexible FTE options of approximately 0.5 to 1.0, light shared office call of approximately 2–3 times per month, and a potential future option to take ER call for additional compensation. The posted role is full-time, onsite, with a day schedule and 40 standard hours per week.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program; the additional education requirements specify completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider in North Carolina, with appropriate national certification; board certification if required by the Department.
• Eligible for North Carolina licensure and appropriate national certification.
• Demonstrated clinical competency.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to interact effectively to ensure successful patient care in the clinical setting.
• Ability to work across Triangle-area practice locations.
• Strong interest in orthopaedics and surgical patient care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous orthopaedic, surgical, or perioperative experience, including OR first assist and wound closure, is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hip and knee replacement procedures, including first assist and closure as appropriate.
• Evaluate and manage preoperative and postoperative patients.
• Provide patient education and coordinate care throughout the surgical journey.
• Participate in clinic alongside the physician, with increasing independence based on experience.
• Assist with postoperative rounding as needed.
• Participate in shared office call.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nursing staff, and other members of the orthopaedic team.
• Document in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time