Novant Health

Physician Assistant

Novant Health$90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree required; NCCPA accredited PA program or NP degree preferred.
  • 1-3 years of orthopedics experience preferred.
  • Current PA or NP license required in the appropriate state.
  • Certification by NCCPA or state nursing board registration needed.
  • BLS and DEA registration required.
  • Strong communication skills in both verbal and written formats.
  • Proficiency in physical assessment and management of chronic illnesses.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical care for orthopedic patients in ambulatory and acute settings.
  • Assist orthopedic surgeons during surgery and office procedures.
  • Conduct patient evaluations for orthopedic diagnoses.
  • Coordinate patient care pathways effectively.
  • Participate actively in call rotations.

Benefits

  • Employed by Novant Health Medical Group.
  • Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
  • CME allowance for ongoing education.
  • Access to system-wide electronic health records (EHR) using Epic.
  • Malpractice insurance coverage provided.
  • Promotes work-life balance for employees.
Full Job Description
Novant Health Medical Group is looking for a conscientious, compassionate Orthopedic Physician Assistant to provide clinical care for orthopedic patients in an ambulatory and acute setting.

Our expert surgeons and PA's work collaboratively to provide outstanding quality to our operative and non-operative patients. Our Orthopedic providers treat patients with a wide variety of orthopedic conditions. Candidates are responsible for performing a variety of clinical duties under the supervision of the orthopedic surgeon. These include but are not limited to seeing patients in the office setting, assisting in surgery and office procedures, taking call, evaluation of orthopedic diagnoses, and coordination of the patient care pathway.

Novant Health benefits:
  • NH Medical Group employed
  • Medical and Retirement Benefits
  • CME Allowance
  • System wide EHR-Epic
  • Malpractice
  • Work-Life balance

What You'll Do

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
  • Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
  • The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
  • All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

What We're Looking For

  • Education: Master's Degree required. Either a graduate of an NCCPA accredited physician assistant program, or NP or post Master's NP program required.
  • Experience: One to three years of experience in Orthopedics preferred.
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current PA or NP license in appropriate state required. NCCPA or registry with state nursing board, BLS, DEA registry required.
  • Additional Skills Required: Ability to successfully complete generic and depart-specific skills validation and competency testing; Thorough knowledge of diagnosis, and pharmacology; Thorough skill in physical assessment and management of chronic illness; Communication skills, both verbal and written; general computer knowledge is preferred; ability to work independently, yet in collaboration when necessary. Ability to use problem-solving, decision making, creative and communication skills. Dedicated to patient rehabilitation and self-care.

Job Opening ID

166931

About Novant Health

Novant Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system that serves patients and communities in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. The organization includes 15 medical centers and more than 1,600 physicians and specialists. Novant Health is committed to providing high-quality care and improving the health of its communities through innovative programs and services. The organization is also dedicated to advancing medical research and education, and has partnerships with several leading academic institutions. Novant Health has received numerous awards and recognitions for its clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
Learn more about Novant Health
Size
35,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1997

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