Orthopedic Trauma APP — Inpatient First Assist Leader

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Orthopaedics is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our inpatient team at UNC Medical Center as a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Division.

This role focuses on comprehensive care of orthopaedic inpatients including perioperative management, consults, collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team, and providing surgical first assist support in the operating room.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider in North Carolina (APRN or PA) with board certification as required; DEA.
• Ability to work independently within privileges and collaborate with supervising physician.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient orthopaedic trauma care and perioperative management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team; perform first assist in the operating room.
• Educate clients and families about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up; contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical competency

Leadership

Independent practice

Communication

Education

APRN/PA program completion

Job description

UNC Orthopaedics is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our inpatient team at UNC Medical Center as a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Division.

This role focuses on comprehensive care of orthopaedic inpatients including perioperative management, consults, collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team, and providing surgical first assist support in the operating room.