Orthopedic Sports Medicine - Full Time PA

aah; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits (medical,,

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health MSKI Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – Lincolnton is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to support an orthopedic surgical sports physician. The role blends outpatient clinic work with operating room responsibilities and participates in shared night and weekend call rotation.

Ideal candidate has orthopedics/sports medicine experience, NC licensure, and DEA eligibility. Team-based care with surgeons, athletic trainers, and MSKI colleagues is essential.

Qualifications

• Prior orthopedic or sports medicine experience preferred.
• Active North Carolina licensure (Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the outpatient clinic and operating room.
• Assist with pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative management.
• Serve as first assistant in the operating room.
• Conduct patient evaluations, follow-up visits, and care coordination.
• Support attending physicians with call coverage and patient management.
• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers, and the broader MSKI care team.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and patient experience.
• Participate in night and weekend call rotation.

Skills

Orthopedic sports medicine experience

Active NC licensure (PA/ACNP)

DEA licensure eligibility

NCCPA or ACNP board certification (pre

Team collaboration in clinical setting

Education

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

Job description

Department: 02370 GCMG Sports Medicine: Lincolnton - Sports Medicine

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F clinic schedule with on call responsibilities alongside of the surgeon rotation.

Pay Range: $51.05 - $76.60

Atrium Health MSKI Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – Lincolnton is a high-performing practice comprised of board-certified orthopedic surgeons and a collaborative team of Advanced Practice Providers. As part of the Atrium Health MSKI network, this practice is embedded in a comprehensive musculoskeletal system that includes orthopedic subspecialists and non-operative sports medicine physicians.

This role partners closely with community outreach athletic trainers supporting high school and collegiate athletics. Atrium Health proudly employs more than 100 athletic trainers across the region in support of the MSKI mission.

Position Overview

This position supports an orthopedic surgical sports physician and includes a blend of outpatient clinic and operating room responsibilities, with participation in a shared night and weekend call rotation. The APP functions as an integral member of the care team, supporting patients across the full continuum of care in both ambulatory and surgical settings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the outpatient clinic and operating room

• Assist with pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative management

• Serve as first assistant in the operating room

• Conduct patient evaluations, follow-up visits, and care coordination

• Support attending physicians with call coverage and patient management

• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers, and the broader MSKI care team

• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and patient experience

• Participate in night and weekend call rotation

Candidate Qualifications

• Prior orthopedic or sports medicine experience preferred

• Active North Carolina licensure (Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)

• 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

Opportunity Details

• Monday–Friday clinic and operating room schedule

• Shared night and weekend call rotation

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

• Additional income opportunities may include:

• Orthopedic Urgent Care & Sports coverage

• Sideline medical coverage for community and high school athletics

• Sports medicine and special events coverage

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.