Nurse Practitioner

Permanent | Orthopedic Joint Surgery Nurse Practitioner | Raleigh & Wendell Falls, NCTinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time permanent opportunity specializing in Orthopedic Joint Surgery in the Raleigh and Wendell Falls, North Carolina area. This role offers a balanced combination of outpatient clinic, OR, and inpatient rounding responsibilities within a collaborative orthopedic practice.Position HighlightsJob Type: PermanentSpecialty: Orthopedics – Joint SurgeryLocation: North Raleigh & Wendell Falls, North CarolinaOutpatient orthopedic clinic, surgical OR, and inpatient roundingAdults 18+Approximately 25–35 patients per day50% OR / 50% clinicWeekly inpatient rounding, approximately 10%Practice EnvironmentMulti-location orthopedic practiceCollaborative team including orthopedic surgeons and APPsImaging and outpatient surgical services availableIndependent clinic practice with shared physician supportAthena EMRUltrasound experience preferred but not requiredBLS requiredScheduleMonday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PMTuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PMWednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PMThursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PMFriday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PMApproximately 2.5 clinic days and 2.5 OR days per week1.5 clinic days per week in North Raleigh1 clinic day per week in Wendell FallsTravel between locations is requiredNo weekend or holiday rotationOffice call approximately every 10 weeksCall period: Sunday 8:00 PM – Monday 8:00 AMCalls are screened by an on-call serviceProvider returns patient calls onlyNo hospital consultsNo in-office visits during callAverage of approximately 5 calls per call weekClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide orthopedic patient care in the outpatient clinicAssist with joint surgery procedures in the ORParticipate in inpatient roundingEvaluate and manage orthopedic patientsCoordinate care with orthopedic surgeons and other members of the clinical teamMaintain accurate and timely clinical documentationProvide appropriate post-operative and follow-up careRequirementsCompletion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant programBoard Certification requiredActive or eligible North Carolina licensureBLS certification requiredOrthopedic experience preferredNew graduates consideredUltrasound experience preferred but not requiredAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with orthopedic surgeons and APPsCompensation & BenefitsBase salary: $115,000–$140,000, depending on experienceQuarterly bonus based on clinic and OR collectionsTypical annual bonus of approximately $6,000–$10,000Health insuranceDental and vision insurance401(k) with company matchMalpractice insurance including tailShort-term and long-term disabilityLife insuranceMileage reimbursementPhone stipendHSA/FSA optionsSupplemental benefitsGenerous PTOAnnual CME allowance and paid CME timeTraining and professional development resourcesTinkBird Healthcare Staffing is a specialized healthcare recruiting firm connecting clinicians with high-quality locum tenens and permanent opportunities nationwide. We prioritize strong communication, long-term relationships, and matching providers with organizations committed to exceptional patient care.