Orthopedics, Specialty Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Ortho Hand

Inova Health; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Inova Health seeks a Specialty Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Ortho Hand specialty team. This role involves evaluating and treating orthopedic hand conditions in a collaborative outpatient environment. Ideal candidates are experienced practitioners, ready to contribute to high-quality patient care in Northern Virginia.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching contributions

Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually

Mental health support including therapy sessions

Generous paid time off and flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Looking for a dedicated Specialty Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Outpatient-focused with experience in orthopedic conditions.
• Must be board-certified and have Virginia licensure.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical evaluations for upper extremity and hand conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests like X-rays and MRIs.
• Assist in surgical procedures and manage post-operative care.

Skills

Clinical Evaluation

Patient History

Diagnostic Studies

Treatment Plans

Surgical Assistance

Patient Education

Collaborative Care

Education

Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program

Board certified (ACNP or NCCPA certification)

Virginia License

DEA certification

Job description

Orthopedics, Specialty Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Ortho Hand

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Job Description

Inova Orthopedics is seeking a dedicated and skilled Specialty Nurse Practitioner or Specialty Physician Assistant (APPs) to join our Ortho Hand specialty team. This outpatient-focused position offers opportunities to work with a collaborative team back and neck related orthopedic conditions.

Job Description

Inova Orthopedics is seeking a dedicated and skilled Specialty Nurse Practitioner or Specialty Physician Assistant (APPs) to join our Ortho Hand specialty team. This outpatient-focused position offers opportunities to work with a collaborative team back and neck related orthopedic conditions.

Inova Orthopedic Services leads the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC metro area in helping people with arthritis, orthopedic illness, trauma or injury to regain their active lifestyles. Our ortho specialties include groundbreaking, minimally invasive procedures to treat musculoskeletal diseases and injuries, including state-of-the-art joint replacement.

Featured Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• Perform focused clinical evaluations for patients with upper extremity and hand conditions (e.g., fractures, tendon injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, lacerations)
• Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform detailed physical exams specific to hand and wrist anatomy and function
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies such as X-rays, MRIs, CTs, and EMG/nerve conduction studies
• Develop and implement non-operative treatment plans, including splinting, casting, steroid injections, and therapy referrals
• Assist in the operating room for hand and upper extremity procedures (e.g., tendon repairs, fracture fixation, nerve decompressions) as first or second assist
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative care, including wound care, dressing changes, suture/staple removal, and post-op follow-ups
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, post-surgical care, and rehabilitation expectations
• Collaborate closely with orthopedic hand surgeons, therapists, and other specialists to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
• Document all clinical encounters, procedures, and care plans accurately in the electronic medical record
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment as needed in consultation with supervising physician(s)
• Participate in care team meetings, case discussions, and quality improvement initiatives
• Stay current with evidence-based practices in hand surgery, orthopedics, and rehabilitation
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and APP scope-of-practice guidelines
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Work Schedule: Full-Time
• Education: Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Certification: Board certified (ACNP or NCCPA certification), BLS, Virginia License, DEA.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

ABOUT US

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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