Orthopedic Physician Assistant (Sports Medicine)

Description

Join EmergeOrtho as an Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Lake Norman / Hickory, NC

Join a Growing, High-Volume Sports Medicine Practice with Strong Mentorship

EmergeOrtho is committed to being the trusted leader in innovative, quality-focused comprehensive musculoskeletal care. With offices across North Carolina, the Foothills region is seeking an Advance Practice Provider to join their team in the greater Lake Norman and Hickory region, working in our Sherrills Ford, Hickory, Newton and surrounding offices . The Physician Assistant or NP role is trained and licensed to assist the supervising physician by performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, collecting and organizing historical and physical data, and exercising a degree of independent judgment in determining appropriate treatments and dispositions. The PA/NP is responsible for written documentation of all clinical interactions in the patient's chart.

Why Join EmergeOrtho?

• Hiring Immediately - Start your new career without delay
• Excellent Benefits - Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and more
• Great Team - Join a collaborative, supportive group that values your contributions
• Opportunity to serve as an operating room first assist
• Direct 1 on 1 mentorship with supervising physician
• Balanced role: OR + clinic + hospital + community engagement

Why This Role Stands Out?

• Opportunity to serve as an operating room first assist
• Direct 1 on 1 mentorship with supervising physician
• Balanced role: OR + clinic + hospital + community engagement
• Progressive path towards clinical autonomy with consistent physician collaboration
• Fast growing practice in an area of targeted growth
• Desirable location near Lake Norman with access to both suburban and regional healthcare settings

Who Should Apply?

If you're a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider who thrives in a fast-paced orthopedic setting, values collaboration, and is passionate about guiding patients through their surgical journey, we want to hear from you! Be part of something bigger - apply today and help shape the future of orthopedic care!

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program
• New graduates are encouraged to apply
• Prior orthopedic or surgical experience is a plus, but not required
• Physician Assistant license required
• Medical training from an approved program
• At least two years of experience as a Physician Assistant
• Good knowledge of medical office software such as but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, and medical practice software
• Familiarity with EMR programs
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent documentation skills

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• Patient evaluation by performing appropriate history and physical exams
• Ordering laboratory, radiological and special studies
• Performing diagnostic procedures such as, but not limited to, physical examination, phlebotomy, catheterization, joint injections and aspirations and administering of vaccines
• Performing therapeutic procedures such as, but not limited to, suturing of wounds, foreign body removal, I&D of abscesses, reduction of fractures and dislocations, splinting, casting, and injections
• Assisting the surgeon in the OR as designated
• Reading and interpreting imaging studies and laboratory reports
• Initiation of life-saving measures as needed
• Diagnosing and treating minor illnesses of employees of EmergeOrtho, P.A.
• Telephone contact with patients as appropriate.

Schedule and Call

• 3-4 days per week
• 1-2 operating rooms days per week
• Participation in call responsibilities in collaboration with the on-call surgeon

Other

• Involvement in QI and research programs.
• Attendance at educational and department meetings.
• Intermittent OR, UC, and other clinic coverage required.
• Participate in community outreach and local sports coverage opportunities.

From the mountains to the coast, EmergeOrtho is North Carolina's premier provider, recognized for offering world-class, comprehensive, and compassionate care serving patients with 67 locations in 28 counties. As the largest physician-owned orthopedic practice in the state and the 2nd in the country, EmergeOrtho's medical team includes upwards of 190 highly trained orthopedic specialists and nearly as many advanced practice providers. Our subspecialty orthopedic teams offer advanced expertise in conditions of the bones, muscles, and joints. Providing multiple locations, extensive orthopedic services including therapy, and focusing on continuity of care are among the top priorities of EmergeOrtho. Please visit for additional information or to apply directly.


EmergeOrtho, P.A. complies with applicable civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other class protected by the state or local law.


We are committed to the core values of Quality, Innovation, Compassion, Community, Education, Integrity, Teamwork, Diversity, and Inclusion.


Benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Milestone Bonus Program
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Note: Available benefits based on hours worked per week.