Advanced Practice Provider

Position Type: Full-Time

Classification: Exempt

Work Location: Chattanooga, TN

Salary: Starting at $110,000/yr, commensurate with education and experience

Working Relationships:

Reports To: Physician Owners

Supervises: n/a

Other Key Relationships: Administrator, Clinical and Administrative Staff, Consultants

Position Summary:

The Orthopedic NP or PA will function as an advanced provider specializing in comprehensive orthopedic care with a strong emphasis on surgical management. This role supports a high-volume private orthopedic practice, assisting in operative procedures, performing pre- and post-operative patient care, and managing both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. The provider will collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, clinical staff, and ancillary providers to deliver exceptional patient outcomes in outpatient clinic(s), ambulatory surgery centers, and hospital settings in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Professionally and effectively communicates with individuals at all levels of the organization. Maintains a professional and collaborative relationship with partner hospital(s), ambulatory surgery center(s), vendors, consultants, and referral sources.

Working Conditions:

• Moderate physical effort, sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time: Required
• Significant amount of time spent typing and using a computer/screen – approx. 70% of the time
• Frequent walking throughout clinic location(s)
• Frequent talking
• Moderate need to use the phone
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise

Qualifications:

Personal Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills while also having a process orientation
• Highly organized and exhibits a high level of integrity
• Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills
• Enthusiastic, optimistic attitude
• Acceptable personal and professional qualities with an interest in self-development
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to accomplish goals and tasks

Education, Certification, and Experience

• NP: Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing: Required – Orthopedic experience: Preferred
• PA: Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program: Required – Orthopedic experience: Preferred
• Current, unrestricted Tennessee state licensure as NP or PA
• National certification (ANCC/AANP) or (NCCPA)
• DEA registration with prescriptive authority
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Required
• Experienced in the use of electronic health records: Required
• Minimum of 2+ years of orthopedic experience: preferred, surgical orthopedic experience: Strongly Preferred
• Experience working in outpatient and ambulatory surgery center environments: Required

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical assessment and musculoskeletal diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with surgeons and clinical teams
• Excellent procedural competence and surgical support aptitude
• Superior interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and orthopedic documentation standards
• Conducted detailed musculoskeletal history and physician exams
• Conduct detailed musculoskeletal history and physical examinations
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with orthopedic conditions including trauma, sports injuries, degenerative joint disease, and post-operative issues
• Assist in orthopedic surgeries (first assist) when credentialed, including joint replacements, fracture fixations, arthroscopy, and reconstructions
• Perform in-office procedural interventions such as joint injections, aspiration, casting, splinting, wound care, and fracture management
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies
• Collaborate with surgeons to co-manage patients from initial consultation through surgical clearance, operative care, and rehabilitation
• Manage post-operative follow-ups in clinic and adjust treatment plans based on healing progression or complications

Patient Management & Care Coordination

• Develop individualized evidence-based treatment plans in coordination with supervising surgeons
• Provide patient and family education on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, activity modifications, pain management, and preventive care
• Coordinate care with physical therapists, occupational therapists, pain management specialists, and other referrals
• Facilitate efficient patient throughput and optimize clinical workflow
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) for all patient encounters, procedures, and communications
• Prescribe medications, durable medical equipment, and therapy plans within scope of practice and Tennessee state regulations
• Adheres to privacy, billing, quality, compliance, and safety standards
• Participate in quality improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, and practice-specific performance metrics

Additional Duties:

This position description is not designed to cover every type of activity or work that may be required in this position. Duties and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned to the employee at any time based on the needs of the company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Orthopedic experience?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Advanced Practice Provider : 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• NP or PA License (Required)

Work Location: In person