Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner for Orthopaedics

Description

Full-time opportunity as a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner in Orthopaedics with one of the leading health care providers in North Carolina as part of a multispecialty clinic that includes more than 50 physicians, 50 advanced practice providers, and over 400 support staff.

Opportunity Highlights

• Well-established Orthopaedic program consists of 17 Physicians and 19 Advanced Practice Providers
• Position based out of First Health Moore Regional Hospital
• Perform Orthopaedic consults on the hospital floors and in the emergency room
• Inpatient and post-op surgical rounds
• Reliable hours and no call coverage
• Operating room time is at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital which has received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades for the past 16 years placing the hospital in the top 5% in the nation and the Surgery Center of Pinehurst, outpatient facility
• Breaking ground on a dedicated Pinehurst Surgical Clinic Orthopaedic outpatient surgery center in the last quarter of 2024
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package:
  1. Competitive compensation
  2. Medical insurance
  3. Health savings account with employer contribution
  4. Dental and vision insurance
  5. Life and disability benefits
  6. Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
  7. Company paid malpractice insurance

Qualifications/Position Requirements

• 1-2 years of inpatient care experience preferred but not required
• Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant educational program and Certification from the American Academy of Physician Assistants OR Masters of Science in Nursing
• North Carolina Physician Assistant license OR Nurse Practitioner License through NCBON required
• Perform initial hospital examinations and treatment recommendations
• Experience with joint aspiration/injections, fracture manipulation, splint application and simple operative wound care preferred
• Responsible for being the first contact and initiating hospital care for Orthopedic fractures and injuries and inpatient consults for Orthopedic complaints
• Coordinate care of the Orthopedic patient as they navigate through hospitalization of both operative and non-operative orthopedic injuries
• Ability to review operative planning, peri hospital care and needs while coordinating with the treatment teams – both Orthopedic and Hospitalist to provide the patient with comprehensive care
• Maintain open communication with Surgeon, OR team, ER team and admitting teams as well as aid patients to navigate post hospital care
• Assist Orthopedic surgeons to provide excellent care in a timely fashion to their on- call patients 
• Operating room first assist experience preferred
• Proficient time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic Highlights

• Over 78 years of a shared vision to provide the best care for every patient in an environment that fosters teamwork, respect and compassion
• Eight (8) locations that provide care for communities in multiple counties
• Clinic offers 13 specialties including Urology, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Vascular, ENT, Plastics, Audiology, Ophthalmology, Functional Medicine and Ancillary Services
• Committed to the group practice of medicine and advancing surgical excellence
• Pinehurst Surgical Clinic’s Values include Integrity, Teamwork, Compassion, Respect, Accountability, Excellence and Baland/Commitment to Work and Family

Community Highlights

• Pinehurst, located in the heart of North Carolina, is a picturesque community renowned for its unique blend of Southern charm, outdoor recreation and world-class amenities.
• Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life
• Climate well suited for year-round recreation
• Short distance to urban areas
• Consistently rated among North Carolina’s safest communities
• Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen have been selected by POLICOM as North Carolina’s #1 strongest Micropolitan for the past 6 years
• Pinehurst is known as the Home of American Golf and boasts a collection of legendary golf courses and is a second home to the USGA
• Neighboring Southern Pines, “Horse Country” is home to first-rate equestrian facilities including state-of-the-art training centers, riding arenas and boarding stables
• Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen are centrally located between beautiful North Carolina beaches and the Blue Ridge and Smoky mountains
• Several options are available for charter and p