Orthopaedic Total Joint Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - UNC Cary Orthopaedics

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

Description

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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Orthopaedic Total Joint Surgery

UNC Cary Orthopaedics | Cary, Holly Springs & Morrisville, NC

Description

UNC Cary Orthopaedics is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team and partner with an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. This position offers a balanced mix of operating room and outpatient clinical responsibilities, with opportunities for increasing autonomy over time. The ideal candidate is collaborative, motivated, and interested in building a long-term partnership within an established orthopaedic practice. Previous orthopaedic, surgical, or perioperative experience, including OR first assist and wound closure, is preferred but not required. Motivated new graduates with a strong interest in orthopaedics are encouraged to apply.

Position Highlights

• Meaningful OR involvement supporting hip and knee replacement procedures


• Combination of surgical, preoperative, and postoperative care


• Opportunity to develop an independent clinic schedule over time


• Flexible FTE options, approximately 0.5 to 1.0 FTE


• Multi-site practice across Cary, Holly Springs, and Morrisville


• Surgical responsibilities at Blue Ridge Surgery Center and UNC Rex Holly Springs Hospital


• Light office call, approximately 2-3 times per month


• Potential future opportunity for optional ER call with additional compensation


• Open to both PA and NP candidates


• 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

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program


• Eligible for North Carolina licensure and appropriate national certification


• Strong interest in orthopaedics and surgical patient care


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills


• Ability to work across Triangle-area practice locations

For more information, please contact Laura Oakes at [e-mail].

Other Information

Education Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina.


• Board certification if required by the Department. DEA.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• No prior experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

• Demonstrated clinical competency.


• Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.


• Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills.


• Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting.


• Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing.

Job Details

Legal Employer: GP2

Entity: UNC Health MG Group Practices

Organization Unit: CO Admin

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Cary

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by UNC Physicians Group Practices II, LLC, a private, for-profit subsidiary of UNC Health Care System.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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