Advance Practice Provider (NP or PA) – SELMER, TN

West Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic; Tennessee; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic is seeking a full-time Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider (APP) — Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN/NP) to provide high-quality care in our Selmer location. Your role involves evaluating patients, managing perioperative care, and collaborating with orthopaedic surgeons.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited PA or NP program, current national certifications, and an active Tennessee license. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in musculoskeletal care, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in common orthopaedic procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program with current national certification.
• Active Tennessee state license and prescriptive authority required.
• Advanced knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy and orthopaedic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and manage perioperative care.
• Order and interpret diagnostics to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Provide ongoing education and support to patients.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Proficiency in common orthopaedic procedures

Education

Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program

Current national certification (NCCPA for PA; AANP/ANCC for NP)

Active, unrestricted Tennessee state license

Current BLS and ACLS certifications

Job description

General Summary: The Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider (APP) — Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN/NP) — works in collaboration with orthopaedic surgeons in our Selmer location to provide high-quality care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. The APP will evaluate patients, order and interpret diagnostics, manage perioperative care, and provide ongoing education and support.

Positions: Full-time

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program.
• Current national certification (NCCPA for PA; AANP/ANCC for NP).
• Active, unrestricted Tennessee state license (PA-C or APRN).
• Prescriptive authority (DEA license if prescribing controlled substances).
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Orthopaedic, surgical, or musculoskeletal care experience preferred; new graduates with a strong interest in orthopaedics considered.
• Advanced knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, physiology, and orthopaedic conditions.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in common orthopaedic procedures (casting, injections, wound closure, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with EMR documentation and clinical workflows.
• Commitment to patient safety, compliance, and high‑quality care.