Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery APP (NP/PA)

Inova•Fairfax, VA

4h•$142,000 - $167,750

About The Position

Inova Children’s is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join a rapidly growing program at Northern Virginia’s only dedicated children’s hospital. This full-time role offers the opportunity to contribute to the expansion of comprehensive pediatric specialty care and help shape the clinical identity and subspecialty depth of a division expanding to nine physicians. The group provides 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. The role includes participation in call and call-related trauma surgical management.

Requirements

Basic Life Support certification upon start.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification upon start for Critical Care.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification upon start for Pediatrics.
Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
For Nurse Practitioners: RN Compact License, depending on state of primary residence, and a license or eligibility for a nurse practitioner or physician assistant license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
For Nurse Practitioners: a Practice Agreement signed by sponsoring/supervising physician(s), a written Scope of Practice/Protocol signed by the supervising physician, and a Drug Enforcement Administration License if prescribing controlled substances.
No prior experience required; new graduates considered.
For Nurse Practitioners: bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduation from a post-master’s certificate program for nurse practitioners, or a certificate from an education program accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing.
For Physician Assistants: graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Ability to successfully complete credentialing by third-party payors and be enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor.
Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges to perform all required services.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of APP 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.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
Market-competitive base salary and comprehensive performance incentive plan, with compensation designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity.
Potential sign-on, retention, and relocation bonuses.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Team member wellness program.
Inova matches the first 5% of 401(k)-eligible contributions starting on the first day; a 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians at 0.5 FTE and greater.
Up to $2,500 per year for CME support and up to three days of CME.
Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
Eligibility for public service loan forgiveness through not-for-profit status.
Paid time off and paid parental leave.