About this opportunity
TinkBird Healthcare Staffing / Locum Tenens & Permanent Placement lists this Orthopedics Physician Assistant opportunity in raleigh, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time permanent opportunity specializing in Orthopedic Joint Surgery in the Raleigh and Wendell Falls, North Carolina area. This role offers a balanced combination of outpatient clinic, OR, and inpatient rounding responsibilities within a collaborative orthopedic practice.
Position Highlights
Job Type: Permanent
Specialty: Orthopedics Joint Surgery
Location: North Raleigh & Wendell Falls, North Carolina
Outpatient orthopedic clinic, surgical OR, and inpatient rounding
Adults 18+
Approximately patients per day
50% OR / 50% clinic
Weekly inpatient rounding, approximately 10%
Start Date: October 1
Practice Environment
Multi-location orthopedic practice
Collaborative team including orthopedic surgeons and APPs
Imaging and outpatient surgical services available
Independent clinic practice with shared physician support
Athena EMR
Ultrasound experience preferred but not required
BLS required
No telehealth
Schedule
Monday: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM 3:00 PM
Approximately 2.5 clinic days and 2.5 OR days per week
1.5 clinic days per week in North Raleigh
1 clinic day per week in Wendell Falls
Travel between locations is required
No weekend or holiday rotation
Call Responsibilities
Office call approximately every 10 weeks
Call period: Sunday 8:00 PM Monday 8:00 AM
Calls are screened by an on-call service
Provider returns patient calls only
No hospital consults
No in-office visits during call
Average of approximately 5 calls per call week
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide orthopedic patient care in the outpatient clinic
Assist with joint surgery procedures in the OR
Participate in inpatient rounding
Evaluate and manage orthopedic patients
Coordinate care with orthopedic surgeons and other members of the clinical team
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Provide appropriate post-operative and follow-up care
Requirements
Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Board Certification required
Active or eligible North Carolina licensure
BLS certification required
Minimum 6-12 months of experience in the OR or surgical specialty (Inpatient or outpatient orthopedics preferred)
New graduates considered
Ultrasound experience preferred but not required
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with orthopedic surgeons and APPs
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $115,000 $140,000, depending on experience
Quarterly bonus based on clinic and OR collections
Typical annual bonus of approximately $6,000 $10,000
Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Malpractice insurance including tail
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Phone stipend
HSA/FSA options
Supplemental benefits
Generous PTO
Annual CME allowance and paid CME time
Training and professional development resources
TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is a specialized healthcare recruiting firm connecting clinicians with high-quality locum tenens and permanent opportunities nationwide. We prioritize strong communication, long-term relationships, and matching providers with organizations committed to exceptional patient care.
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Worksite address
raleigh, NC, 27601, US
Who can apply
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