Orthopaedic (Spine) Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - UNC Health Cary Orthopaedics

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. UNC Health Cary Orthopaedics currently has an opening for a full or part‑time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to work with an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon. Primary Responsibilities Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients experiencing neck and back pain in the office setting. If interested, occasional opportunities to assist the physician in the operating room; however the majority of this position will be clinic based. Participate in rounding on post‑operative patients in the hospital as needed. Provide backup coverage for office calls; no primary ER coverage expectations. Qualifications, Skills, And Experience Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. State licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Experience in pain management, orthopedics, or spine experience is a plus. Strong knowledge of orthopedic spine anatomy, pathophysiology, and treatment modalities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with team members. About The Practice UNC Cary Orthopaedics is comprised of fellowship‑trained, Board‑Certified physicians who provide state‑of‑the‑art orthopedic surgery and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries for patients throughout the Triangle. The practice is comprised of 15 physicians and 8 Advanced Practice Providers. Serving patients throughout the Triangle, UNC Cary Orthopaedics has one goal – to restore good health and mobility to those with musculoskeletal pain. UNC Cary Orthopaedics has three locations in the Triangle – Cary, Morrisville‑RTP and Holly Springs. We also provide comprehensive spine care at our Cary Spine Center and at all locations. For more information, please contact Laura Oakes at View email address on click.appcast.io. Other Information Education Requirements Completion of an accredited graduate‑level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program. Licensure/Certification Requirements Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina. Board certification if required by the Department. DEA. Professional Experience Requirements No prior experience required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements Demonstrated clinical competency. Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills. Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting. Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing. Job Details Legal Employer: GP2 Entity: UNC Health MG Group Practices Organization Unit: CO Admin Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Cary Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This position is employed by UNC Physicians Group Practices II, LLC, a private, for‑profit subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNC Health