Orthopedics Hand, Sports and Total Joint – Full-Time PA
About the role
Atrium Health MSKI Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – University is a high-performing practice comprised of board-certified orthopedic surgeons and a collaborative team of Advanced Practice Providers. This role partners closely with community outreach athletic trainers supporting high school and collegiate athletics.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in the outpatient clinic and operating room
- Assist with pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative management
- Serve as first assistant in the operating room
- Conduct patient evaluations, follow-up visits, and care coordination
- Support attending physicians with call coverage and patient management
- Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers, and the broader MSKI care team
- Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and patient experience
- Participate in night and weekend call rotation
Candidate Qualifications
- Prior orthopedic or sports medicine experience preferred
- Active North Carolina licensure (Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
- Must possess or be eligible for DEA licensure
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program required
- NCCPA certification (PA) or national board certification (Acute Care NP) preferred
Opportunity Details
Monday–Friday clinic and operating room schedule
Shared night and weekend call rotation
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Additional income opportunities may include: Orthopedic Urgent Care coverage, Sideline medical coverage for community and high school athletics, Sports medicine and special events coverage
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.