Orthopedic PA/Nurse Practitioner - Hawaii, Hands-On Care

Pacific Bone & Joint; Big Island (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Bone & Joint in Hawai‘i is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our growing orthopedic practice across the islands. You will work closely with a fellowship‑trained surgeon and a collaborative team spanning orthopedics, sports medicine, imaging, and rehabilitation.

The role emphasizes hands‑on musculoskeletal care, longitudinal patient relationships, and opportunities to grow procedural skills based on training and credentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Active Hawai‘i PA or APRN license, or eligibility to obtain Hawai‘i licensure before starting.
• Experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, musculoskeletal care, or surgery preferred.
• Comfort with patient evaluations, clinical decision‑making, follow‑up care, and collaborating within a physician‑led surgical team.
• Interest in office‑based procedures, joint injections, and ultrasound‑guided care is a plus.
• Ability to meet prescriptive‑authority, payer credentialing, BLS, and facility‑privileging requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with hip, knee, and other musculoskeletal conditions; develop treatment plans with the physician team.
• Manage preoperative preparation and postoperative follow‑up for hip/knee procedures and related care.
• Provide ongoing care for orthopedic injuries and recovery concerns; escalate when needed.
• Perform office‑based injections and other procedures when trained and privileged to do so.

Skills

Orthopedics

Sports Medicine

Ultrasound‑guided care

Education

PA/NP program graduate

Hawai‘i license or eligibility

Job description

Pacific Bone & Joint in Hawai‘i is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our growing orthopedic practice across the islands. You will work closely with a fellowship‑trained surgeon and a collaborative team spanning orthopedics, sports medicine, imaging, and rehabilitation.

The role emphasizes hands‑on musculoskeletal care, longitudinal patient relationships, and opportunities to grow procedural skills based on training and credentials.