Orthopedic APP Clinical Fellowship (Non-Accredited)

The Genesis Orthopedic APP Clinical Fellowship

This 12-month, full-time, paid training year is designed specifically for new graduates interested in orthopedics. No prior orthopedic experience is required.

Opportunity

• Embedded across the full continuum of orthopedic care — clinic, hospital, and OR
• Structured mentorship from Genesis surgeons and senior APPs
• Progressive autonomy as skills develop
• Clear runway to a permanent role within the practice upon completion

What You'll Build

• Competency in clinic: independent orthopedic evaluations and treatment planning
• Fracture and acute injury management
• Post-op visits and wound care
• Injections, splinting, casting, and in-office procedures
• Imaging review and clinical decision-making
• Hospital: daily inpatient rounding, ED and floor consults, orders, documentation, and discharge planning
• Serving as the liaison between surgeons and hospital teams
• Operating Room: surgical first assist, pre- and post-operative care coordination, progressive OR responsibility

Who This Is For

• New graduates or those about to graduate
• BC or board-eligible
• Licensed in Illinois or nearing licensure
• Ready to commit to orthopedics
• Coachable and willing to learn
• Comfortable with complexity and multitasking
• Careful about the patients you treat

About Genesis

• A full-spectrum MSK platform operating across 16 clinics in Chicagoland
• Runs clinical trials and serves Medicaid patients at scale
• Builds a care delivery model for high-demand and underserved patients
• Growing rapidly and seeking APPs trained in the Genesis way

Structure

• Duration: 12 months, full-time
• Schedule: Monday-Friday with rotating weekend call coverage (mentorship support on call)
• Rotations: Clinic, hospital, and OR days across multiple sites
• Locations: Chicago/Near West (Oak Park, Humboldt Park) or Western Suburbs (St. Charles, Aurora, Glen Ellyn)
• Completion: Permanent Orthopedic APP role + salary increase upon successful graduation

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary during the training year
• Healthcare plan
• Paid time off
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• Structured mentorship and skills development curriculum
• Guaranteed permanent APP role and salary increase upon completion

Application

If you're a new graduate PA-C or NP ready to do the work and committed to becoming a full-scope orthopedic APP, apply now.