Orthopedic Urgent Care - Full-Time NP/PA

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 68,948 - 103,457; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Ortho Urgent Care APP. This part-time role involves assisting in the management of orthopedic injuries, performing various orthopedic procedures, and participating in patient care collaborations. Candidates should have relevant experience as a Physician Assistant and eligibility for a DEA license. Competitive compensation and flexible benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• DEA license eligibility required.
• Three years of relative experience and/or surgical background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing hand surgery and general orthopedic conditions.
• Participate in initial evaluation & treatment of in-patient orthopedic consults.
• Perform splinting, bracing, casting, and wound care.
• Assist in the OR for elective and urgent cases.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Proactive decision-making

Education

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Master’s Degree preferred

Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred

BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA

Job description

Join to apply for the Ortho Urgent Care APP - University role at Atrium Health

Department: 02190 GCMG Sports Medicine: University - Immediate Care

Status: Part time
Benefits Eligible: No
Hours Per Week: 16
Schedule Details/Additional Information: Evening and Weekend shifts. M-F 5-9pm, Sat, Sun 9-2pm, rotating shifts, part-time
Pay Range: $50.05 - $75.10

Job Description
If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. We invite Advanced Practice Providers to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and visionaries together in our Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal team at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the management of hand surgery as-well-as general orthopedic injuries/conditions
• Participate in the initial evaluation & treatment of in-patient orthopedic consults: obtaining history, performing physical exams, ordering and reviewing appropriate diagnostic studies and imaging, and conferring with supervising orthopedic surgeon
• Perform splinting, bracing, casting, orthopedic injections/aspirations, and local wound care in the in-patient and out-patient settings
• Assist in the OR as needed for elective and urgent/emergent cases
• Assist the supervising physician in clinic
• Manage and direct patient post-operative care in the hospital and clinical setting
• Participate in the rotating APP orthopedic practice call and ED call schedule
• Assist in facilitating the discharge and disposition of orthopedic in-patients
• Increase orthopedic knowledge through educational opportunities and clinical experience

Education, Experience, And Certifications
Must have or be eligible for a DEA license. Approved to practice as a Physician Assistant. Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Master’s Degree preferred. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred. BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and make proactive decisions.
Three years of relative experience and/or surgical background preferred.

Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Atrium Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.