Orthopaedic Physician Assistant (PA) - Cary Orthopaedics

Cary, NC

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Cary Orthopaedics offers an exciting opportunity in one of the nation's top-rated areas for growth and lifestyle. We are committed to providing exceptional care and improving patients' quality of life. We are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team focusing on joint replacement. The successful candidate will work closely with collaborating physician to provide comprehensive care to patients. This role offers diverse responsibilities, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, providing ED coverage, assisting with operative cases, triaging patient concerns, and managing prescriptions. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed for patient care. 
  • Provide coverage in the emergency department. 
  • Assist physicians in operative cases. 
  • Triage and address patient-related clinical questions and concerns. 
  • Manage prescriptions and medication plans. 

Requirements: 

  • Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. 
  • Licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina, or ability to obtain licensure. 
  • DEA and Controlled Substance License. 
  • Exceptional patient interaction skills and clinical experience. 
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a clinical team. 
  • Strong multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Attention to detail and accuracy. 
  • Knowledge and experience in orthopedics, particularly in orthopaedic trauma and fracture care/reductions in the ED setting. 

For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Laura Oakes at 336-710-7986 or email your CV to laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients and communities.


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 Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Cary

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes


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.


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Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Cary Orthopaedics offers an exciting opportunity in one of the nation's top-rated areas for growth and lifestyle. We are committed to providing exceptional care and improving patients' quality of life. We are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team focusing on joint replacement. The successful candidate will work closely with collaborating physician to provide comprehensive care to patients. This role offers diverse responsibilities, including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, providing ED coverage, assisting with operative cases, triaging patient concerns, and managing prescriptions. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed for patient care. 
  • Provide coverage in the emergency department. 
  • Assist physicians in operative cases. 
  • Triage and address patient-related clinical questions and concerns. 
  • Manage prescriptions and medication plans. 

Requirements: 

  • Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program. 
  • Licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina, or ability to obtain licensure. 
  • DEA and Controlled Substance License. 
  • Exceptional patient interaction skills and clinical experience. 
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a clinical team. 
  • Strong multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Attention to detail and accuracy. 
  • Knowledge and experience in orthopedics, particularly in orthopaedic trauma and fracture care/reductions in the ED setting. 

For more information or to apply for this position, please contact Laura Oakes at 336-710-7986 or email your CV to laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients and communities.


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 Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Cary

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes


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.


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About UNC Health

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 UNC Health and its 33,000 employees, continue to serve as North Carolina’s Health Care System, caring for patients from all 100 counties and beyond our borders. We continue to leverage the world class research conducted in the UNC School of Medicine, translating that innovation to life-saving and life-changing therapies, procedures, and techniques for the patients who rely on us.

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