Musculoskeletal Orthopedics APP Lead (NP/PA)

About the Role

Inova’s Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service line is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Lead (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant). The MSK team includes board-certified, hospital-employed physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners dedicated to Inova’s academic mission. Inova performs more specialized orthopedic procedures than any other healthcare provider in Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC metro area, covering programs such as Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Foot/Ankle, Hand and Upper Extremity, and joint replacements. Inova is a proud partner of the Washington Nationals and Washington Spirit and is consistently ranked as a national leader in safety, quality, and patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical resource for all direct-report APPs.
• Act as a liaison between APPs, nursing, physicians, and other providers.
• Ensure appropriate scheduling and staffing, escalating needs in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance on quality and safety initiatives, promoting psychological safety among APPs.
• Develop and implement process improvement plans focused on delivering quality, safe, and efficient care.
• Critically evaluate care delivery structures and plans.
• Identify and ensure delivery of educational opportunities for APPs.
• Work alongside the physician director on initiatives and committees, ensuring representation in unit or practice-level committees.
• Identify opportunities for APPs to participate in research.
• Communicate needs to management and provide strategic input on solutions.

Requirements

• Certification: Basic Life Support prior to start; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (for Critical Care) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (for Pediatrics) upon start.
• Licensure: Licensed as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License (depending on State of primary residence), license (or eligibility) as a nurse practitioner in Virginia, a "Practice Agreement" signed by a supervising physician, a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol," and a Drug Enforcement Administration License (if prescribing controlled substances).
• Experience: Prior experience required.
• Education:
  • For Nurse Practitioners: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Master’s Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice, or graduate of a post-master’s certificate program, or certificate from an accredited program by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, or the National League for Nursing.
  • For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as an Orthopedic APP (NP/PA).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including a market-competitive base salary, performance incentive plan, and structure rewarding quality, patient access, and clinical productivity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a robust wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on day one.
• CME Support: Up to $2,500 annually and 3 days of CME time.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per year for team members, spouses/partners, and children at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, CME allowance, and time away.

About Us

Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider, with over 26,000 team members delivering world-class care to the communities we serve. Our people drive our reputation as a national leader in safety, quality, and patient experience. We support our team members through best-in-class facilities and professional development opportunities, fostering a compassionate future for healthcare.