Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) - UNC Medical Center

UNC Health•Chapel Hill, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UNC Orthopaedics is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the inpatient team at UNC Medical Center as a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Division. The position focuses on comprehensive care of orthopaedic inpatients, including perioperative management, consults, collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team, and surgical first-assist support in the operating room. The APP works as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, within privileges approved by the credentialing committee and the APP's scope of practice, in collaboration with a supervising physician. The role provides high-quality, cost-effective patient care and supports the organization's mission, vision, and values while complying with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities span clinical care, education, leadership, professional conduct, and quality improvement and research. Clinical work includes patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, procedures, documentation, and follow-up. The APP also educates patients, families, and healthcare colleagues; contributes to outreach and system improvement; works collaboratively with the care team; and supports evidence-based improvements to clinical care and services.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider in North Carolina.
DEA registration.
Demonstrated clinical competency.
Effective leadership and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
Ability to interact effectively to support successful patient care in a clinical setting.
Ability to document in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

Nice To Haves

Board certification if required by the department.
Experience in orthopaedics, trauma, inpatient care, perioperative management, or surgical first assist is relevant to the described role; no prior experience is required.

Responsibilities

Obtain relevant health and medical histories; perform thorough physical assessments; and review and interpret diagnostic tests and results.
Develop differential diagnoses and synthesize clinical information to determine diagnoses and appropriate diagnostic studies.
Develop, implement, and revise treatment plans, including prescribing or ordering evidence-based medications consistent with departmental guidelines and privileges, and arranging follow-up care.
Incorporate evidence-based hospital initiatives and preventive health screening into patient care.
Maintain clear, comprehensive, and concise patient-care records, including documentation that substantiates accurate billing.
Perform medical procedures consistent with departmental guidelines, privileges, and clinical responsibilities.
Manage orthopaedic inpatients, including perioperative care, consults, multidisciplinary collaboration, and surgical first-assist support in the operating room.
Prioritize work, support efficient patient flow, meet productivity standards, and participate in projects to improve productivity.
Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up; collaborate with clinicians, staff, and students to support continuity and patient- and family-centered care.
Develop educational materials and provide instruction to physicians, housestaff, nursing staff, ancillary staff, and students through activities such as precepting, lectures, rounds, and training.
Identify and pursue learning needs and attend relevant educational programs.
Participate in or develop community and network outreach programs.
Apply knowledge of healthcare systems to improve care delivery and lead or participate in system improvements.
Communicate respectfully, courteously, and promptly with patients, families, coworkers, and other care-team members; respond to customer needs and resolve problems.
Accept responsibility for work outcomes and share the team's overall workload.
Identify and implement continuous quality-improvement processes; consult with management on clinical and system issues and models of care.
Lead interdisciplinary teams to coordinate delivery of patient-care services.
Initiate or revise protocols and guidelines to reflect evidence-based changes in care management; work to influence policy-making bodies to improve patient care.
Develop clinical programs or services within the department, unit, or clinic to improve patient care.