Ortho Trauma - Full Time NP/PA

Atrium Health; Rome (GA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus available

Job summary

Atrium Health Floyd Orthopaedic Trauma is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a growing orthopedic trauma practice within the Musculoskeletal Institute. This full-time role provides comprehensive care for orthopedic trauma patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, collaborating with an orthopedic trauma surgeon in a team-based environment.

The role features a hybrid inpatient/outpatient schedule with 7-on/7-off shifts, direct partnership with one surgeon

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Georgia licensure for PA/NP; NCCPA certification for PAs or board certification for NPs.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required or obtained within organizational guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including histories, exams, and developing treatment plans for orthopedic trauma patients.
• Evaluate and manage acute musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, dislocations, and postoperative conditions.
• Perform hospital rounds and manage inpatient orthopedic trauma patients.
• Provide outpatient clinic care for follow-up and new patient visits.
• Interpret diagnostic imaging and labs to guide patient management.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nursing staff, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate high-quality patient care.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and recovery.
• Document encounters accurately in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Orthopedic experience

Fracture management

Joint injections

Casting and splinting

Procedural skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Atrium Health Floyd Orthopedic Trauma is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a growing orthopedic trauma practice within the Musculoskeletal Institute. This full-time position provides comprehensive care for orthopedic trauma patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, working alongside a dedicated orthopedic trauma surgeon in a collaborative, team-based environment. The APP will play a key role in patient evaluation, fracture management, hospital rounding, consults, and clinic-based care.

Position Highlights

• Full-time, 1.0 FTE position.
• Hybrid inpatient and outpatient practice setting.
• 7-on/7-off schedule offering excellent work-life balance.
• Partner directly with one orthopedic trauma surgeon during each rotation.
• Provide care in a Level II Trauma environment.
• Sign-on bonus available.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining histories, performing physical examinations, and developing treatment plans for orthopedic trauma patients.
• Evaluate and manage acute musculoskeletal injuries, fractures, dislocations, and post-operative orthopedic conditions.
• Perform hospital rounds and manage inpatient orthopedic trauma patients.
• Evaluate and manage new orthopedic trauma consults.
• Provide outpatient clinic care for scheduled follow-up and new patient visits.
• Interpret diagnostic imaging, laboratory studies, and clinical findings to guide patient management.
• Perform orthopedic procedures including:
  • Fracture reductions
  • Joint dislocation reductions
  • Splint application and management
  • Casting and cast management
  • Joint injections
• Collaborate with surgeons, nursing staff, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate high-quality patient care.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, surgical recovery, and injury prevention.
• Document patient encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in orthopedic call coverage as assigned.

Clinical Volumes

• Outpatient clinic volume: approximately 20-30 patients per day.
• Inpatient census: approximately 10 patients daily.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Current or eligibility for Georgia licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants or board certification for Nurse Practitioners.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required or obtained within organizational guidelines.

Preferred But Not Required Skills

• Orthopedic experience.
• Fracture management and reduction experience.
• Casting and splinting proficiency.
• Joint injection experience.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong procedural and clinical decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

Call Coverage

• One to two primary orthopedic call shifts per week, shared among the provider team.

Why Join Atrium Health Floyd Orthopaedic Trauma?

Join a high-performing orthopedic trauma team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients with complex musculoskeletal injuries. This role offers a balanced schedule, significant autonomy, procedural opportunities, and the ability to make a meaningful impact across both the hospital and clinic settings while working closely with experienced orthopedic trauma surgeons.