Orthopedic Floater - Full-Time PA

Advocate Health; Concord (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Additional income opportunities

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to support orthopedics in the Concord, North Carolina area. The APP will operate with an independent clinic schedule and serve as a First Assistant in the operating room, while rotating on-call and inpatient rounding as needed.

You will collaborate with shoulder, hand, hip and knee specialists, and support an established orthopedic group as a float PA across multiple services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Valid North Carolina licensure (or eligible).
• DEA license (or eligible).
• Prior APP orthopedic experience.
• NCCPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Function as an independent APP provider with your own clinic schedule.
• Serve as First Assist in the Operating Room.
• Participate in an office call rotation call pool rotation.
• Perform inpatient rounding as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians across multiple specialties including: Shoulder, Hand, Hip, Knee.
• Support an Established Orthopedic Group as a float PA across multiple specialties.

Skills

Orthopedic APP experience

Education

Physician Assistant program

North Carolina licensure (or eligible)

DEA license (or eligible)

NCCPA certification

Job description

Piedmont Orthopedics is a well-respected practicecomprisedof board-certified orthopedic surgeons and a dynamic team of APPs. This position supports expansion efforts across the northeast Charlotte metro areas, including Huntersville, Concord, and Kannapolis.

About the Service Line

As part of Atrium Health MSKI, you will join a nationally recognized musculoskeletal network that includes:

• Orthopedic surgical subspecialists

• Non-operative Sports Medicine physicians

• MSK Physiatry specialists

• A robust sports medicine outreach program

Atrium Health employs 100+ Athletic Trainers across the region, supporting community partnerships with high school and collegiate athletics.

Key Responsibilities

APP Float position in a busy orthopedic practice.

• Function as an independent APP provider with your own clinic schedule

• Serve as First Assist in the Operating Room

• Participate in an office call rotation call pool rotation

• Perform inpatient rounding as needed

• Collaborate with physicians across multiple specialties including:

• Shoulder

• Hand

• Hip

• Knee

• Support an Established Orthopedic Group as a float PA supporting patient care needs for multiple specialties

• Partner with outreach Athletic Trainers for community and sports coverage

Additional Opportunities

• Orthopedic Urgent Care shifts

• Sideline coverage for high school and community athletic programs

• Sports Medicine and special event coverage

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Valid North Carolina licensure (or eligible)

• DEA license (or eligible)

Required:

• Prior APP orthopedic experience

• NCCPA certification

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive benefits

• Additional income opportunities through supplemental coverage and events

Why Atrium Health?

When you join Atrium Health, you become part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that values the contributions of every team member. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work alongside leading experts in musculoskeletal care

• Grow professionally with strong system support and resources

• Practice in a setting where your voice is valued and your passion for medicine is rewarded

Together, we are improving medicine, elevating hope, and advancing healing—for all.