Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Dr. Christian Reintgen, MD

Florida Orthopaedic Institute; Ocala, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Ocala, FL seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join Dr. Christian Reintgen's orthopaedic sports medicine practice.

The APP will assess, plan, and provide direct patient care, performing comprehensive evaluations, histories, exams, and developing treatment plans. The role requires Florida license, NCCPA or APRN certification, BLS/ACLS, and experience in orthopaedics or sports medicine.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA or APRN program.
• Current Florida license as a PA or APRN.
• NCCPA certification (for PA) or national certification as an APRN.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Experience in orthopaedics, sports medicine, musculoskeletal care, or similar clinical setting preferred.
• Experience supporting a surgical orthopaedic practice and/or providing pre-operative and post-operative patient care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain detailed medical histories, perform comprehensive physical examinations, and provide direct patient care.
• Evaluate and treat orthopaedic and sports medicine injuries within scope.
• Support evaluation and management of shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee injuries.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including X-rays, imaging, and labs.
• Develop treatment plans and provide follow-up care with Dr. Reintgen.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative patient care and education.
• Coordinate follow-up care with therapy, imaging, and other FOI physicians.
• Prescribe medications and therapies within laws and scope.
• Ensure safety, infection control, and high-quality care.
• May participate in clinical research as appropriate.

Skills

Self-starter with strong communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited PA/APRN program

Current Florida PA/APRN license

NCCPA or national APRN certification

BLS and ACLS certification

Job description

Job Category: Advanced Practice Providers

Requisition Number: ADVAN003180

• Posted : September 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Ocala Clinic | NCF
2118 SW 20th Place
Unit 102
Ocala, FL 34471, USA

Under the supervision and collaboration of Dr. Christian Reintgen, MD , the Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) will assess, plan, and provide direct patient care in support of Dr. Reintgen's orthopaedic sports medicine practice. The APP will perform comprehensive patient evaluations, obtain and compile patient medical histories, conduct physical examinations, order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing, develop treatment plans, and provide follow-up care for patients with orthopaedic and sports medicine injuries and conditions.

This position requires an experienced provider who is comfortable working in a fast-paced orthopaedic practice and independently evaluating and managing patients while working directly with Dr. Reintgen and other members of the clinical team as appropriate. The APP will support the evaluation and treatment of conditions involving the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee, including ligament, tendon, muscle, meniscal, labral, and cartilage injuries.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA or APRN program
• Current Florida state license as a PA or APRN
• NCCPA certification (for PA) or national certification as an APRN
• Previous clinical experience in orthopaedics, sports medicine, musculoskeletal care, or a comparable clinical setting is strongly preferred
• Experience supporting a surgical orthopaedic practice and/or providing pre-operative and post-operative patient care is preferred
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and communication skills

Key Responsibilities

• Obtaining detailed medical histories, performing comprehensive physical examinations, and providing direct patient care to patients within Dr. Reintgen's practice.
• Evaluating and treating orthopaedic and sports medicine injuries and conditions within the provider's scope of practice.
• Supporting the evaluation and management of conditions involving the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee, including ligament, tendon, muscle, meniscal, labral, and cartilage injuries.
• Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies, including X-rays, imaging, and laboratory testing as clinically indicated.
• Performing patient evaluations and initiating appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with Dr. Reintgen as needed.
• Providing pre-operative and post-operative patient care, including patient education, follow-up evaluations, and coordination of the treatment plan.
• Assisting with the ongoing management of surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic patients.
• Applying and removing casts, splints, braces, and other forms of immobilization as appropriate.
• Prescribing medications and therapeutic treatments in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and scope of practice.
• Notifying Dr. Reintgen regarding unusual or unexpected events, significant changes in patient condition, or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
• Writing and documenting progress notes indicating patient status, assessment, treatment, and procedures performed; maintaining other records as required.
• Coordinating appropriate follow-up care with therapy, imaging, other FOI physicians or specialists, and additional clinical services.
• Providing health education to patients and families, including treatment plans, medications, activity restrictions, rehabilitation, follow-up care, and return precautions.
• Practicing appropriate safety, environmental, and infection control methods.
• Collaborating with patient care and support staff to ensure efficient patient flow and delivery of high-quality care.
• Enhancing professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• May participate in clinical research as appropriate.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday - Friday

Schedule and clinic coverage based on Dr. Reintgen's practice and patient care needs

May require coverage at Gainesville and/or Ocala locations based on practice needs.

Licensure & Certification

• Current and unrestricted Florida license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Current national certification applicable to the provider's discipline.
• Physician Assistants must meet applicable NCCPA certification requirements.
• Nurse Practitioners must maintain applicable national board certification.
• Current BLS certification required.
• DEA registration required or ability to obtain as applicable to the position.
• Must meet all applicable credentialing and privilege requirements.

Orthopaedic Solutions Management is a Drug Free Workplace

We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. As part of this commitment, we operate as a drug-free workplace. All candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug screening and/or be subject to random drug testing in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

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