Description

Description

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UNC Health Orthopedics at Southeastern Health Park is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its Orthopedics team in Lumberton, North Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity for an APP who enjoys a broad orthopedic practice and wants to make a meaningful difference in a diverse community. The position offers a primarily outpatient, weekday schedule with the support of an established orthopaedic team and access to the resources of UNC Health.

Position Highlights

• Full-time Orthopaedic APP opportunity
• Monday-Friday schedule, approximately 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Predominately outpatient clinic-based practice, with approximately one day a week in the OR
• No call requirements
• Collaborative practice environment with physicians, APPs, nursing and clinical support staff
• Epic electronic medical record
• Prior orthopaedic and/or surgical experience preferred
• Opportunity to serve a diverse patient population in southeastern North Carolina

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Current certification as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• Licensed in North Carolina or eligible for North Carolina licensure
• Two or more years of relevant clinical experience preferred
• Orthopaedic and/or surgical experience highly desirable
• Must meet applicable medical staff credentialing requirements

About Lumberton, North Carolina

Located in Robeson County, Lumberton offers convenient access to destinations throughout North and South Carolina. Situated along I-95, the community is approximately 90 minutes from the Raleigh area and provides convenient access to the Carolina coast. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the Lumber River and local parks and trails, while the area also offers community festivals, historic downtown attractions, and a relaxed pace of life. Its location provides the opportunity to enjoy a smaller community while remaining within reach of Raleigh, Wilmington, Fayetteville, Myrtle Beach and other regional destinations.

Recruiter: Laura Oakes, laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu

Keywords: ortho, orthopedic, orthopaedic

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: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC Health Medical Group

Organization Unit: UNC Health Orthopedics at Southeastern Health Park

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Lumberton

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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

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.