Orthopedics Total Joints – Full-Time PA

Position Overview

This position supports orthopedic total joint surgeons and includes a blend of outpatient clinic, inpatient rounding, and operating room responsibilities. The APP serves as an integral member of the orthopedic team, providing comprehensive care throughout the surgical journey, from pre-operative evaluation through post-operative recovery.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in outpatient clinic, inpatient, and operating room settings
• Aid with pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient management
• Serve as first assistant in the operating room as appropriate
• Conduct patient evaluations, post-operative follow-up visits, and care coordination
• Manage inpatient consultations, rounding, and discharge planning
• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, nursing staff, rehabilitation teams, and care coordinators
• Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and treatment plans
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and patient experience
• Participate in shared call coverage, including weekends and holidays

Candidate Qualifications

• Prior orthopedic, surgical, or total joint experience preferred
• Active North Carolina licensure as a Physician Assistant
• Must possess or be eligible for DEA licensure
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program required
• NCCPA certification (PA) required
• Strong clinical, communication, and collaborative skills

Opportunity Details

• Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Combination of clinic, inpatient, and operating room responsibilities
• Shared call rotation with varying call hours, including weekends and holidays
• Dedicated Total Joint Replacement practice
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced orthopedic team within one of the region's premier musculoskeletal programs
• Supportive and collaborative practice environment focused on clinical excellence and patient-centered care
• Opportunities for professional development, leadership involvement, and participation in quality improvement initiatives within MSKI

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. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.