Advance Practice Provider | Urgent Care

EmergeOrtho is committed to being the trusted leader in innovative, quality-focused comprehensive musculoskeletal care. With offices across North Carolina, the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner role is needed for a busy orthopedic urgent care. The Physician Assistant with guidance and support of the supervising physicians, will provide efficient comprehensive orthopedic care including imaging services, rehabilitation and pain management. EmergeOrtho allows providers to use the full extent of their licensure. EmergeOrtho’ s well-established program, training protocols, and physician management support the provider’s independent medical judgment in a fast paced outpatient orthopedic setting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program
• 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

Other

• Involvement in QI and research programs
• Attendance at educational and department meetings
• Intermittent OR, UC, and other clinic coverage required

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 https://emergeortho.com/careers/ 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. https://emergeortho.com/non-discrimination-notice/

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
• For more information: https://emergeortho.com/jobs-in-healthcare/our-benefits/

Note: Available benefits based on hours worked per week.