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Advocate Aurora Health

Orthopedic Inpatient Surgical First Assist - Full Time - PA

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An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.

$113,575 / year median in North Carolina

+17% projected growth

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If it's possible, you will find it at Atrium Health — the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. We invite experienced Advanced Practice Providers to discover all that we can accomplish when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds, and visionaries together within our Inpatient Orthopedic Surgical Sports team at our Union/Union West locations. Atrium Health's Musculoskeletal Institute (MSKI) is one of the largest Musculoskeletal programs in the country. We maintain an extensive network of physicians within the institute spanning spine, orthopedics, primary care sports medicine, physical medicine, and rehabilitation. This APP will support Surgical physicians and function as an integrated member of the Orthopedic Surgical care team, delivering care across operative, perioperative, and clinic environments. Details About the Opportunity Full-time opportunity
Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Responsibilities include: Surgical first assist Potential office clinic coverage No call, weekends or holiday coverage Evaluate and manage orthopedic conditions and injuries Support perioperative patient management and surgical coordination Perform procedures within scope including splinting, bracing, casting, injections/aspirations, and wound care Interpret diagnostic imaging and collaborate on treatment planning Qualifications Licensed or eligible to practice in North Carolina as: Physician Assistant Graduate from an accredited PA or Acute Care NP program National board certification required DEA license required or eligible Eligible for prescriptive authority through appropriate NC governing board BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration greater than 90 days from start date Must have APP experience (minimum of two years) in one of the following: Urgent Care Emergency Medicine Orthopedics When you join Atrium Health, you will enter a culture that values collaboration, clinical voice, and professional growth. You'll be supported by resources, leadership alignment, and multidisciplinary expertise that enable you to practice at the top of your license while advancing patient outcomes across the region.