UNC Health Cary Orthopaedics currently has an opening for a full or part-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to work with an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon. Primary Responsibilities: • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients experiencing neck and back pain in the office setting. • Occasionally assist the physician in the operating room, however the majority of this position will be clinic based. • Participate in rounding on post-operative patients in the hospital as needed. • Provide backup coverage for office calls; no primary ER coverage expectations. Qualifications, Skills, and Experience: • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program; • State licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; • Experience in pain management, orthopedics, or spine experience is a plus; • Strong knowledge of orthopedic spine anatomy, pathophysiology, and treatment modalities; • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with team members. About the Practice: UNC Cary Orthopaedics is comprised of fellowship-trained, Board-Certified physicians who provide state-of-the-art orthopedic surgery and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries for patients throughout the Triangle. The practice is comprised of 15 physicians and 8 Advanced Practice Providers. Serving patients throughout the Triangle, UNC Cary Orthopaedics has one goal - to restore good health and mobility to those with musculoskeletal pain. UNC Cary Orthopaedics has three locations in the Triangle - Cary, Morrisville-RTP and Holly Springs. We also provide comprehensive spine care at our Cary Spine Center and at all locations. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: • Completion of an accredited graduate-level Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) program. Licensure/Certification Requirements: • Licensed as an Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) in the state of North Carolina. • Board certification if required by the Department. DEA. Professional Experience Requirements: • No prior experience required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: • Demonstrated clinical competency. • Effective leadership skills. Strong interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively. • Demonstrated written and verbal communication and strong analytical skills. • Effective interaction to ensure the successful care of patients in the clinical setting. • Documentation in the medical record to substantiate accurate billing. Job Details Legal Employer: GP2 Entity: UNC Health MG Group Practices Organization Unit: CO Admin Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Cary Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes This position is employed by UNC Physicians Group Practices II, LLC, a private, for-profit subsidiary of UNC Health Care System.