Orthopaedic Total Joint APP — OR & Clinic, Flexible FTE

UNC Health; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join UNC Cary Orthopaedics, focusing on hip and knee replacement surgery. The role blends operating room responsibilities with outpatient clinic duties and opportunities for increasing autonomy over time.

Ideal candidates have orthopaedic or perioperative experience, but motivated new grads are encouraged to apply. Multi-site practice across Cary, Holly Springs, and Morrisville with flexible FTE options and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Eligible for North Carolina licensure and appropriate national certification.
• Interest in orthopaedics and surgical patient care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work across Triangle-area practice locations.
• New graduates and experienced APPs considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hip and knee replacement procedures, including first assist and closure as appropriate
• Evaluate and manage preoperative and postoperative patients
• Provide patient education and coordinate care throughout the surgical journey
• Participate in clinic alongside the physician, with increasing independence based on experience
• Assist with postoperative rounding as needed
• Participate in shared office call
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nursing staff, and other members of the orthopaedic team

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical proficiency

Independent work

Documentation

Orthopaedics interest

Education

Completion of APRN/PA program

NC licensure eligibility

Board certification for APRN/PA

Job description

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join UNC Cary Orthopaedics, focusing on hip and knee replacement surgery. The role blends operating room responsibilities with outpatient clinic duties and opportunities for increasing autonomy over time.

Ideal candidates have orthopaedic or perioperative experience, but motivated new grads are encouraged to apply. Multi-site practice across Cary, Holly Springs, and Morrisville with flexible FTE options and