Orthopedics – Full-Time NP/PA

Advocate Health; Nouvelle-Calédonie; On-site; EUR 55,494 - 92,893; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health MSKI Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – University is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to support a surgical sports medicine physician. The role blends outpatient clinic and operating room responsibilities with shared night and weekend call rotation.

The ideal candidate has orthopedic or sports medicine experience, NC licensure (PA/ACNP), and DEA eligibility. Graduation from an accredited PA or ACNP program is required, with NCCPA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Orthopedic or sports medicine experience preferred.
• Active North Carolina PA or ACNP license required.
• DEA licensure eligibility required or to be obtained.
• Graduation from PA or ACNP program required.
• NCCPA certification or national board certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in outpatient clinic and OR.
• Assist with pre-, intra-, and post-operative management.
• Serve as first assistant in the operating room.
• Conduct evaluations, follow-ups, and care coordination.
• Support call coverage and patient management with the care team.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers, and MSKI team.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and patient experience.
• Participate in night and weekend call rotation.

Skills

Orthopedic experience

NC licensure (PA/ACNP)

DEA licensure eligible

NCCPA certification preferred

Education

Physician Assistant program

Acute Care NP program

Job description

Department: 02370 GCMG Sports Medicine: University - Sports Medicine

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday-Friday clinic and OR, with night and weekend call rotation support

Pay Range: $51.05 - $76.60

If it’s possible, you’ll find it at Atrium Health —the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. Discover what’s possible when healing hands, inquisitive minds, and progressive visionaries come together.

About the Practice

Atrium Health MSKI Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – University is a high-performing practice comprised of board-certified orthopedic surgeons and a collaborative team of Advanced Practice Providers. As part of the Atrium Health MSKI network, this practice is embedded in a comprehensive musculoskeletal system that includes orthopedic subspecialists, non-operative sports medicine physicians, and MSK physiatry.

This role partners closely with community outreach athletic trainers supporting high school and collegiate athletics. Atrium Health proudly employs more than 100 athletic trainers across the region in support of the MSKI mission.

Position Overview

This position supports a surgical sports medicine physician and includes a blend of outpatient clinic and operating room responsibilities, with participation in a shared night and weekend call rotation. The APP functions as an integral member of the care team, supporting patients across the full continuum of care in both ambulatory and surgical settings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the outpatient clinic and operating room
• Assist with pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative management
• Serve as first assistant in the operating room
• Conduct patient evaluations, follow-up visits, and care coordination
• Support attending physicians with call coverage and patient management
• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers, and the broader MSKI care team
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and patient experience
• Participate in night and weekend call rotation

Candidate Qualifications

• Prior orthopedic or sports medicine experience preferred
• Active North Carolina licensure (Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
• Must possess or be eligible for DEA licensure
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program required
• NCCPA certification (PA) or national board certification (Acute Care NP) preferred

Opportunity Details

• Monday–Friday clinic and operating room schedule
• Shared night and weekend call rotation
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Additional income opportunities may include:
• Orthopedic Urgent Care coverage
• Sideline medical coverage for community and high school athletics
• Sports medicine and special events coverage

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.