Inpatient Orthopedic AP: NP/PA, Onsite, 40h/wk

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the inpatient orthopaedics team at the Hillsborough Campus. You will manage perioperative care, clinician coordination, and outpatient clinic activities, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes education, leadership, and continuous quality improvement in a high-volume orthopedic setting, with a strong focus on evidence-based practice and

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
• North Carolina APRN/PA licensure.
• DEA registration.
• Board certification if required by the department.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform physical exams, order/interpret tests, and develop treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment, and follow-up.
• Provide leadership and education to clinicians, housestaff, and students.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes.
• Engage in quality improvement and protocol development to enhance patient care.

Skills

Clinical competency

Leadership

Independent work

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Medical documentation

Education

Graduate-level APRN/PA program

Job description

UNC Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the inpatient orthopaedics team at the Hillsborough Campus. You will manage perioperative care, clinician coordination, and outpatient clinic activities, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes education, leadership, and continuous quality improvement in a high-volume orthopedic setting, with a strong focus on evidence-based practice and