Orthopedics NP/PA — Flexible Hours, Growth in Lake Norman

Duke PA; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health Lake Norman Orthopedics is seeking a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to provide direct orthopedic clinic care in Mooresville, NC. The APP will work with the attending physician to deliver patient care and support peri-operative workflows as needed.

Primary hours are weekdays with flexible scheduling to meet patient needs. This role requires PA licensure in NC, BLS, and accreditation in an accredited PA program, with a Bachelor's degree and a Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistants: Work requires completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program. A Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general orthopedic care in clinic by assisting the physician and managing an independent patient load.
• Coordinate patient care including triage, exams, data collection, and ordering tests.
• Document in EMR and communicate results and updates to the supervising physician and care team.
• Respond to patient inquiries via phone or patient portal and be available for supervision as needed.
• Analyze clinical practice to improve care quality and efficiency.

Skills

Orthopedics experience

Team-based care

Patient communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Duke Health Lake Norman Orthopedics is seeking a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to provide direct orthopedic clinic care in Mooresville, NC. The APP will work with the attending physician to deliver patient care and support peri-operative workflows as needed.

Primary hours are weekdays with flexible scheduling to meet patient needs. This role requires PA licensure in NC, BLS, and accreditation in an accredited PA program, with a Bachelor's degree and a Master’s preferred.