Orthopaedic Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner-Cary Orthopaedics

Description

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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 Surgery.

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, orthopaedics, 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 orthopaedic surgery and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries for patients throughout the Triangle. 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.

For more information, please contact Laura Oakes at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu.

Legal Employer: GP2
Entity: UNC Physician Group Practices
Organization Unit: CO Rescino
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.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Keywords: Ortho, Orthopedic, Orthopaedic, Orthopedics, Orthopaedics