Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon APP (NP/PA)

Inova•Fairfax, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Inova Children’s is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon APP (NP/PA) to join a rapidly growing program at Northern Virginia's only dedicated children's hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized children’s health system and contribute to the continued expansion of comprehensive pediatric specialty care throughout Northern Virginia. This full-time position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. The group provides comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care across spine and spinal deformity, limb deformity and reconstruction, orthopedic trauma, cerebral palsy and neuro-orthopedics, hand and upper extremity, sports medicine, and foot and ankle. Treatment capabilities include early-onset scoliosis management with casting and MAGEC rods, minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, and pre-participation examinations for young athletes. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Requirements

Certification - Basic Life Support upon start; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (for Critical Care) upon start; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (for Pediatrics) upon start
Licensure - Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License(depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances)
No prior experience required; New graduate considered
For Nurse Practitioners: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post-masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an education program that is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing
For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Payer Credentialing - Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
Medical Staff Credentialing - Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

Nice To Haves

1 year experience in pediatric orthopedics

Responsibilities

Diagnose, treat, and manage muscle, skeletal, or bone conditions.
Participate in call and call-related trauma surgical management
Order or perform medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
Write routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays, and consultations.
Perform and record history and physical examinations.
Evaluate treatment options and develop individualized treatment plans.
Perform surgical or noninvasive procedures and create postoperative-care plans.