Orthopedic - Full Time NP/PA
About The Position
Join Orthopedics as an NP/PA at 546 Winston Road in Jonesville, NC — part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts. Position Overview: Participates in team focused patient care by means of patient examinations augmented by diagnostic and therapeutic evaluations/ interventions in the medical and/or surgical theatres of health care. The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution. Provide first-assist surgical support on designated OR days, with scheduled outpatient clinic responsibilities. Under physician supervision, deliver direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care to patients. The clinician will work with cast tech and radiology tech support on-site. Orthopedic team including 3 APPs and 3 Physicians, with specialties on-site including orthopedic joint replacement, sports medicine, foot and ankle, and hand/upper extremity. Primary location(s): Hugh Chatham Health Orthopedics Jonesville Additional clinic location in Elkin, NC but this position will primarily be Jonesville. Hospital: 180 Parkwood Drive Elkin, NC 28621 (~5 minute drive from Jonesville). Care setting (inpatient, outpatient, hybrid): Full Time Rotation of responsibilities include clinic, operating room, inpatient rounding, and APP call coverage as needed.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred.
- Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
- Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start.
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is required to start.
- Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program, Master's degree or higher required.
- Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license.
- Board certified as a Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC
- RNFA Certification is required to start.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree preferred for PA
Responsibilities
- Provide first-assist surgical support on designated OR days, with scheduled outpatient clinic responsibilities.
- Under physician supervision, deliver direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care to patients.
- Work with cast tech and radiology tech support on-site.
- Rotation of responsibilities include clinic, operating room, inpatient rounding, and APP call coverage as needed.
Benefits
- Guaranteed Base Salary with Annual Bonus Incentives.
- CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500 per fiscal year.
- Flexible working hours.
- Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
