Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - UNC Health Orthopedics at Southeastern Health Park

UNC Health • Lumberton, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

UNC Health Orthopedics at Southeastern Health Park is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its orthopedics team in Lumberton, North Carolina. This full-time role offers a broad orthopedic practice serving a diverse community, with support from an established orthopedic team and access to UNC Health resources. The practice is primarily outpatient and clinic-based, with approximately one day per week in the operating room. The position follows a weekday schedule, has no call requirements, and uses Epic electronic medical records.

The role requires completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider program and North Carolina licensure as an APP. Board certification is required if specified by the department, and DEA registration is listed among licensure and certification requirements. Applicants must demonstrate clinical competency, leadership and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills, and effective patient-care interaction. Accurate medical-record documentation to support billing is also required.

The position is onsite in Lumberton, North Carolina, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Although the position highlights describe two or more years of relevant clinical experience as preferred, the additional professional experience requirements state that no prior experience is required.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider program (APRN or PA).
• Current certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, as applicable.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider in North Carolina, or eligible for North Carolina licensure.
• Board certification if required by the department.
• DEA registration.
• Demonstrated clinical competency.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
• Effective interaction to ensure successful patient care in the clinical setting.
• Ability to document in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of relevant clinical experience are preferred in the position highlights.
• Orthopedic and/or surgical experience is preferred and described as highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide orthopedic care in a primarily outpatient, clinic-based practice.
• Participate in operating-room work approximately one day per week.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, APPs, nursing staff, and clinical support staff.
• Interact effectively to support successful patient care in the clinical setting.
• Document care in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level