Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Orthopaedic Total Joint Surgery UNC Cary Orthopaedics | Cary, Holly Springs & Morrisville, NC Description UNC Cary Orthopaedics is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team and partner with an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. This position offers a balanced mix of operating room and outpatient clinical responsibilities, with opportunities for increasing autonomy over time. The ideal candidate is collaborative, motivated, and interested in building a long-term partnership within an established orthopaedic practice. Previous orthopaedic, surgical, or perioperative experience, including OR first assist and wound closure, is preferred but not required. Motivated new graduates with a strong interest in orthopaedics are encouraged to apply.
Position Highlights - Meaningful OR involvement supporting hip and knee replacement procedures
- Combination of surgical, preoperative, and postoperative care
- Opportunity to develop an independent clinic schedule over time
- Flexible FTE options, approximately 0.5 to 1.0 FTE
- Multi-site practice across Cary, Holly Springs, and Morrisville
- Surgical responsibilities at Blue Ridge Surgery Center and UNC Rex Holly Springs Hospital
- Light office call, approximately 2-3 times per month
- Potential future opportunity for optional ER call with additional compensation
- Open to both PA and NP candidates
- New graduates and experienced APPs considered
Responsibilities - Assist with hip and knee replacement procedures, including first assist and closure as appropriate
- Evaluate and manage preoperative and postoperative patients
- Provide patient education and coordinate care throughout the surgical journey
- Participate in clinic alongside the physician, with increasing independence based on experience
- Assist with postoperative rounding as needed
- Participate in shared office call
- Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nursing staff, and other members of the orthopaedic team
Qualifications - Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
- Eligible for North Carolina licensure and appropriate national certification
- Strong interest in orthopaedics and surgical patient care
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work across Triangle-area practice locations
Other InformationOther 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 DetailsLegal 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.
