APP Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Fellow - Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis in Chesterfield, MO, invites applications for an Orthopedics Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship.

This paid, year-long program targets recent NP and PA graduates seeking broad exposure across orthopedic subspecialties, with emphasis on clinical decision-making, procedures, and autonomy. The fellowship integrates training with experienced APPs, orthopedic surgeons, residents, and fellows within the WashU orthopedics department and BJC system, offering a

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in nursing or related field.
• APN licensure or ability to obtain licensure within three months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current PA licensure in MO/IL or ability to obtain within three months.

Responsibilities

• The fellow will work across outpatient, inpatient, and peri-operative settings.
• Experiences will occur within the BJC Healthcare system.
• Participate in weekly continuing education and a research project.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active Listening

Communication

Critical Thinking

Cross-Cultural Competence

Multitasking

Interpersonal Relationships

Education

Master's degree

MSN - Nurse Practitioner

Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Location

Chesterfield, MO 63017

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The WashU Medicine Orthopedics Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship is a one-year, competency-based postgraduate training program designed for recent physician assistant and nurse practitioner graduates who want to build a strong foundation in orthopedic care.

Fellows gain broad exposure across orthopedic subspecialties while developing clinical decision-making, procedural skills and professional judgment. Training emphasizes graduated responsibility and increasing autonomy based on demonstrated competency.

As part of a nationally recognized academic orthopedic department, fellows train alongside experienced APPs, orthopedic surgeons, residents and fellows, including physicians who care for St. Louis professional sports teams.

Advanced Practice Provider- Fellow is a paid, year-long fellowship that will provide the opportunity for an individual to continue their education in a practical setting.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• The fellow will experience a wide variety of clinical settings including outpatient, inpatient and peri-operative practice.
• Experiences will take place within the BJC Healthcare system.
• Participate in weekly continuing education sessions and have the opportunity to share in a research project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

Normal office environment

Patient care setting

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at desk or table

Typically standing or walking

Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement

Equipment

Office equipment

Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education

Master's degree

Certifications /Professional Licenses

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Nurse Practitioner (NP) within 3 months - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

We are seeking a dedicated APP Fellow Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team. Below are additional requirements and information based on each role.

Required Qualifications:

Nurse Practitioner Fellow

• Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner program.
• APN licensure or ability to successfully obtain licensure within three months of date of hire.
• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirement).

Physician Assistant Fellow

• Graduate of PA program.
• Current PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, or ability to obtain within three months of date of hire.
• Certain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online Basic Life Support certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the Basic Life Support requirement).

Preferred Qualifications

Education

M.S.N. - Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner, Master's degree - Physician Assistant Studies

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

Active Listening, BLS for Healthcare Providers, Clinical Care, Clinical Procedures, Communication, Critical Thinking, Cross-Cultural Competence, Diagnostic Testing, Disease Management, Epic EHR, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Relationships, Medical Practices, Medical Studies, Multitasking, Organizing, Patient Care, Patient Management, Patient Referrals, Professional Etiq