Orthopedic Physician Assistant

About the Role

At Novant Health, the team member’s primary responsibility is to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. This includes contributing to the health system’s vision of achieving a commitment to patients and families. Team members are expected to use Novant Health’s First Do No Harm (NHFDNH) safety behaviors, error prevention tools, and high reliability strategies to ensure a safe and exceptional patient experience.

Novant Health fosters an environment of inclusion, empowerment, inspiration, and courage, treating each other with respect and compassion while embracing diverse strengths. The role emphasizes teamwork, engagement, and community involvement, with a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a remarkable patient experience in every interaction.
• Contribute to Novant Health’s vision of exceptional care for patients and families.
• Utilize Novant Health’s First Do No Harm (NHFDNH) safety behaviors and error prevention tools.
• Foster a safe patient environment driven by safety principles.
• Work collaboratively in a team-based environment with a focus on engagement and community involvement.
• Leverage diversity and inclusion to support high-quality care.

Requirements

• Graduate Degree (required).
• Graduate of an NCCPA-accredited physician assistant program (required).
• One to three years of experience working in a physician practice setting (preferred).

Qualifications

• Current PA license in the appropriate state (required).
• NCCPA Certification (required).
• Current DEA registry (required).
• Ability to complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
• Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with management teams and physicians.

Benefits

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Novant Health is committed to professional growth and offers opportunities for career development.