Orthopedic NP/PA: Surgical First-Assist & Clinic

Advocate Health; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME Reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

Career advancement

Job summary

Advocate Health Wake Forest Baptist's Hugh Chatham Health Orthopedics Jonesville seeks a PA or NP to join a 3 APP/3 physician team. The role covers clinic, operating room, inpatient rounding, and on‑call coverage as needed.

Qualified candidates hold NCCPA/NP certification, NC licensure, BLS, and DEA/DPS registrations. The position offers competitive pay with growth opportunities in a supported rural academic system.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PA program; NCCPA certification.
• Current NC Medical Board license for PA and an NP license if applicable.
• BLS certification; DEA and DPS registrations required to start.
• Board certification as NP by AANP or ANCC for NP track.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient examinations with diagnostic and therapeutic evaluations.
• Provide first‑assist surgical support on designated OR days.
• Deliver direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care under supervision.
• Collaborate with orthopedics team and support staff on-site.

Skills

Patient care

Surgical assistance

Team collaboration

Diagnostic skills

Education

Master’s degree preferred

NCCPA/NP certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

DAX Copilot

Job description

Advocate Health Wake Forest Baptist's Hugh Chatham Health Orthopedics Jonesville seeks a PA or NP to join a 3 APP/3 physician team. The role covers clinic, operating room, inpatient rounding, and on‑call coverage as needed.

Qualified candidates hold NCCPA/NP certification, NC licensure, BLS, and DEA/DPS registrations. The position offers competitive pay with growth opportunities in a supported rural academic system.