Orthopedic Sports Medicine - Full Time PA

Job description

n Atrium Health MSKI Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – Lincolnton is a high-performing practice comprised of board-certified orthopedic surgeons and a collaborative team of Advanced Practice Providers. As part of the Atrium Health MSKI network, this practice is embedded in a comprehensive musculoskeletal system that includes orthopedic subspecialists and non-operative sports medicine physicians.n

n This role partners closely with community outreach athletic trainers supporting high school and collegiate athletics. Atrium Health proudly employs more than 100 athletic trainers across the region in support of the MSKI mission.n

n Position Overviewn

n This position supports an orthopedic surgical sports physician and includes a blend of outpatient clinic and operating room responsibilities, with participation in a shared night and weekend call rotation. The APP functions as an integral member of the care team, supporting patients across the full continuum of care in both ambulatory and surgical settings.n

n Primary Responsibilitiesn

n • Provide direct patient care in the outpatient clinic and operating roomn

n • Assist with pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative managementn

n • Serve as first assistant in the operating roomn

n • Conduct patient evaluations, follow-up visits, and care coordinationn

n • Support attending physicians with call coverage and patient managementn

n • Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers, and the broader MSKI care teamn

n • Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and patient experiencen

n • Participate in night and weekend call rotationn

n Candidate Qualificationsn

n • Prior orthopedic or sports medicine experience preferredn

n • Active North Carolina licensure (Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)n

n • Must possess or be eligible for DEA licensuren

n • Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program requiredn

n • NCCPA certification (PA) or national board certification (Acute Care NP) preferredn

n Opportunity Detailsn

n • Monday–Friday clinic and operating room schedulen

n • Shared night and weekend call rotationn

n • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packagen

n • Additional income opportunities may include:n

n • Orthopedic Urgent Care & Sports coveragen

n • Sideline medical coverage for community and high school athleticsn

n • Sports medicine and special events coveragen n

Worksite address

lincolnton, NC, 28093, US

Who can apply

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