Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C / NP) - Orthopedic Location: Media, PA (Primary location) with travel to King of Prussia.
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to support a high-volume Hip & Knee Surgeon. This role offers flexibility based on the candidate's background and interests, with the ability to function as either a
surgical APP or a
clinic-focused/non-surgical APP.
The position is primarily clinic-based, managing postoperative and orthopedic follow-up patients independently, with opportunities to expand responsibilities over time.
Practice Details - High-volume orthopedic practice with back-to-back patient schedules
- Primary office located in Media, PA
- Regular travel required to King of Prussia, PA
Schedule Non-Surgical APP - Monday-Friday
- 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Clinic-based, five days per week
Surgical APP - Primarily clinic-based
- Approximately 1 day per week in the OR (no more than once a week in the OR)
- Remaining days spent in clinic
Clinical Responsibilities Outpatient / Clinic - Evaluate and treat orthopedic patients independently
- Primarily manage postoperative follow-up visits
- Provide preoperative and postoperative education
- Review diagnostic studies and treatment plans
- Document patient encounters and complete medical records
- Prescribe medications as appropriate
- Complete disability, workers' compensation, and medical necessity documentation
- Respond to patient calls and clinical inquiries
Surgical Responsibilities (if applicable) - First assist in orthopedic surgical procedures
- Support surgeon in the operating room approximately once per week
- Candidates with RNFA credentials may utilize those skills in the OR
- Assist with perioperative patient management
Additional Responsibilities - Hospital rounds as needed
- Coordination of care with nursing, therapy, and home health teams
- Communication with referring physicians
- Participation in orthopedic education initiatives
- Support research activities as needed
Qualifications - Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
- Active Pennsylvania PA or NP license
- Current CPR certification
- Minimum 1 year of orthopedic APP experience required
- Hip & Knee, Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, or Orthopedic Surgery experience preferred
- Surgical experience preferred for candidates interested in OR responsibilities
Competitive salary & benefit package. (Salary depends on years of experience. Please send resume to Donna Ellixson at .
