Orthopedic APP Clinical Fellowship (Non-Accredited)

Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine • Naperville, IL

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About The Position

Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is a growing, physician-led orthopedic practice serving Chicago and surrounding communities. Our team provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care across outpatient clinics, surgical centers, and multiple hospital systems. We are expanding our Advanced Practice Provider team and are launching a structured, mentorship-focused training year designed specifically for new graduate PAs and NPs pursuing a career in orthopedics.
The Orthopedic APP Clinical Fellowship is a 12-month, full-time, paid transition-to-practice program that provides immersive training across clinic, hospital, and surgical settings.
This is an employment-based, non-accredited fellowship-style program that combines hands-on experience, mentorship, and progressive responsibility to prepare APPs for independent orthopedic practice.
Fellows train across the full continuum of care, including:
Outpatient orthopedic clinic
Inpatient hospital rounding and consults
Operating room first assist
Perioperative management
Upon completion, fellows transition into a permanent Orthopedic APP role within the practice.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program
• Board certified or board eligible
• Eligible for Illinois licensure
• Strong interest in orthopedics and surgery
• Coachable, team-oriented, and motivated to learn
• Comfortable working in fast-paced clinical environments

Nice To Haves

• Orthopedic or surgical experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Independent orthopedic evaluations and treatment plans
• Fracture and acute injury management
• Post-operative care and rounding
• Emergency department and inpatient consults
• Surgical first assist skills
• Injections, splinting, casting, and in-office procedures
• Care coordination between surgeons, hospitals, and clinic teams
• New and established orthopedic patients
• Post-operative visits
• Injections and minor procedures
• Imaging review and treatment planning
• Daily inpatient rounding
• ED and floor consults
• Orders and discharge planning
• Documentation within 24 hours
• Surgical first assist
• Pre- and post-operative care coordination
• Serve as liaison between hospital staff and surgeons
• Ensure continuity of care across settings

Benefits

• Competitive salary during training year
• Healthcare plan
• Paid time off
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• Structured mentorship and skills development
• Salary increase and permanent APP role upon successful completion

What This Job Offers

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