Orthopedics Sports Medicine Joint and Hand– Full-Time PA
Job ID:
R250310
Shift:
Various
Full/Part Time:
Pay Range:
$51.05 – $76.60
Location:
Charlotte, NC – 1824 E Arbors Dr
Charlotte, NC 28262
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
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 within the position’s 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.
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday-Friday clinic and OR, with night and weekend call rotation support
About the Practice
Atrium Health MSKI Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – University is a high-performing practice comprised of board-certified orthopedic surgeons and a collaborative team of Advanced Practice Providers. As part of the Atrium Health MSKI network, this practice is embedded in a comprehensive musculoskeletal system that includes orthopedic subspecialists, non-operative sports medicine physicians, and MSK physiatry.
This role partners closely with community outreach athletic trainers supporting high school and collegiate athletics. Atrium Health proudly employs more than 100 athletic trainers across the region in support of the MSKI mission.
Position Overview
This position supports a surgical sports medicine physician and includes a blend of outpatient clinic and operating room responsibilities, with participation in a shared night and weekend call rotation. The APP functions as an integral member of the care team, supporting patients across the full continuum of care in both ambulatory and surgical settings.
Primary Responsibilities
• Provide direct patient care in the outpatient clinic and operating room
• Assist with pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative management
• Serve as first assistant in the operating room
• Conduct patient evaluations, follow-up visits, and care coordination
• Support attending physicians with call coverage and patient management
• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers, and the broader MSKI care team
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and patient experience
• Participate in night and weekend call rotation
Candidate Qualifications
• Prior orthopedic or sports medicine experience preferred
• Active North Carolina licensure (Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
• Must possess or be eligible for DEA licensure
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program required
• NCCPA certification (PA) or national board certification (Acute Care NP) preferred
Opportunity Details
• Monday–Friday clinic and operating room schedule
• Shared night and weekend call rotation
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Additional income opportunities may include:
• Orthopedic Urgent Care coverage
• Sideline medical coverage for community and high school athletics
• Sports medicine and special events coverage
Practitioner at Advocate Aurora
Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin are the largest health systems in their respective states. As national leaders in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care, Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care serve patients across 28 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and nearly 450 sites of care. Both are now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, in addition to Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.