Orthopedic Trauma - Full time NP/PA

Job Overview Department: 02408 GCMG Ortho Trauma: CMC - Surgery: Orthopedics Status: Full time Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details: Varying schedule due to Ortho Trauma Pay Range: $47.50 - $71.25 Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Join a team-based model of 7 physicians and 8 APPs Day shifts Approximately 1:8 weekend & holiday rotation shift Avg shift 10 hours Nationally recognized; high performing LevelI trauma center Evaluate Emergency Department and inpatient Orthopedic consults, including obtaining history, performing physical exams, reviewing and ordering appropriate diagnostic studies and imaging, and conferring with the on‑call Orthopedic surgeon to arrange a proper treatment plan and/or follow‑up scheduling Perform procedures to include: local wound care, suturing, bedside I&Ds, traction pin placement, arthrocentesis, joint/trigger point injections, closed reductions, splint/cast application Assist in scheduling and coordination of surgical treatments for trauma patients (i.e., coordination with Trauma team, consultants, OR charge nurse, obtaining consent, posting surgical procedures, etc.) Possible opportunities to assist in OR and facilitate patient throughput as needed in emergent and elective surgical cases Perform coding and billing for consultations and procedures performed Facilitate discharge and disposition of trauma patients, working closely with Social Work, Clinical Case Managers, and consultant teams Collaborate with medical learners to include Orthopedic residents, Orthopedic fellows, and medical students Participate in quality control initiatives Work in autonomous, independent clinic and/or OR shared orthopedic trauma faculty clinic Responsible for billing and coding appropriately for office visits, consultations and procedures performed Perform procedures in the clinic setting to include: local wound care, bedside I&Ds, removal of hardware, arthrocentesis, joint/trigger point injections, closed reductions, splint/cast application Care coordination for orthopedic trauma patients, working closely with Social Work, Clinical Case Managers, clinical RNs Qualifications Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in North Carolina For Nurse Practitioner: Master’s Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required; License to practice as a Registered Nurse required; Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required; Acute Care board certification required For Physician Assistant: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required; Master’s Degree preferred; Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred; Must have or be eligible for a DEA license; Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in NC required; BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. About Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center is the flagship facility and primary teaching hospital of Atrium Health located in Charlotte, NC. It is the region’s only LevelI trauma center. Benefits Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program #J-18808-Ljbffr