Orthopedic Surgery- Surgical First Assist- Full-Time-PA

Department: 02408 GCMG Ortho and Sports Medicine: Providence - Surgery: Orthopedics Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday through Friday 0800 to 1700-clinic days. Rotation through the call schedule is required. OR days-hours vary FT position - 40 hours per week. Pay Range: $51.05 - $76.60 Join Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute as an Orthopedic APP supporting our Union market. — part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts. Position Overview This role will support orthopedic services, working with a total joint surgeon. Our practice consists of orthopedic subspecialty surgeons, APP’s, and Primary Care Sports Medicine physicians You will have the opportunity to see patients independently in clinic, assist in the OR, and participate in orthopedic call. Location & Setting: Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Indian Trail Ambulatory care setting Union and Union West hospitals Scope of Practice/What You’ll Do: Responsibilities include- seeing patients in the clinical setting, first assisting in surgery, and assisting with orthopedic call. This role serves a diverse patient population. Surgical first assist-primary total joint procedures Independent practitioner in the clinical setting. Team & Support Structure The team consists of fie orthopedic surgeons, one primary care sports medicine physician, and five APP’s. Collaboration model Robust onboarding to include opportunities to shadow in the OR and clinics as needed. Why This Role / Differentiators Provides the APP the opportunity to treat patients in the clinical setting as well as participate in surgical procedures. Atrium Health supports our APP’s Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements: Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start. Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is required to start. Two years of orthopedic, urgent care or emergency medicine experience is preferred. Benefits/Supplemental Benefits: Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support Educational assistance and professional development programs Paid medical liability insurance Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances Relocation assistance About Advocate Health Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care. When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care —where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose— from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all —and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. 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