Orthopedic - PRN NP/PA

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a PRN Orthopedic APP (Physician Assistant or Acute Care NP) to support orthopedic services at Randolph Road.

This PRN role offers flexible daytime, weekend, and after-hours coverage across multiple care settings, collaborating with orthopedic surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality musculoskeletal care.

Qualifications

• Prior Orthopedic experience preferred.
• Active North Carolina licensure (PA or Acute Care NP) required.
• DEA licensure (or eligible) required.
• Graduation from an accredited PA or ACNP program; NCCPA or national board cert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Orthopedic clinic coverage.
• Operating room support as assigned.
• Orthopedic urgent care services.
• Community medicine coverage and specialty Orthopedic events.

Skills

Active North Carolina licensure (PA or

Acute Care NP licensure

DEA licensure eligible

NCCPA certification (PA) or national

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

If it's possible, you’ll find it at Atrium Health - the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. Atrium Health invites Physician Assistants and Acute Care Nurse Practitioners to apply for a PRN Orthopedic APP opportunity supporting Orthopedic services at our Randolph Road location.

This PRN role provides flexible coverage for daytime, weekend, and after-hours Orthopedic services across multiple care settings. The Orthopedic PRN APP will collaborate closely with Orthopedic surgeons, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered musculoskeletal care.

Position Overview & Responsibilities

• Orthopedic clinic coverage
• Operating room support as assigned
• Orthopedic urgent care services
• Community medicine coverage and specialty Orthopedic events

Responsibilities include patient evaluations, follow-up care, treatment planning, procedural and perioperative support, and collaboration with the care team to ensure continuity and quality of care. Scheduling is flexible and based on departmental and patient needs.

Candidate Qualifications

• Prior Orthopedic experience preferred
• Active North Carolina licensure (PA or Acute Care NP)
• Must possess or be eligible for DEA licensure
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program required
• NCCPA certification (PA) or national board certification (Acute Care NP) preferred

Why Atrium Health

When you join Atrium Health, you become part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that values flexibility, innovation, and professional growth. Our integrated health system provides APPs with the resources and support needed to practice at the top of their license while making a meaningful impact in Orthopedic care.