Orthopedic - Full Time NP/PA

Join Orthopedics as an NP/PA at 546 Winston Road in Jonesville, NC — 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:

• Participates in team focused patient care by means of patient examinations augmented by diagnostic and therapeutic evaluations/ interventions in the medical and/or surgical theatres of health care. The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.
• Provide first-assist surgical support on designated OR days, with scheduled outpatient clinic responsibilities.
• Under physician supervision, deliver direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care to patients.
• The clinician will work with cast tech and radiology tech support on-site. Orthopedic team including 3 APPs and 3 Physicians, with specialties on-site including orthopedic joint replacement, sports medicine, foot and ankle, and hand/upper extremity.

• Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program, Master's degree or higher required.
• Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license.
• Board certified as a Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC
• 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.
• RNFA Certification is required to start.

• →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.

Elkin is a charming town located along the Yadkin River in Surry and Wilkes counties. With a population of around 4,122, Elkin offers a blend of small-town charm and vibrant community life.
Known for its scenic beauty and outdoor activities, Elkin is near Stone Mountain State Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing ample opportunities for hiking and fishing. The town is part of the Yadkin Valley Wine Region, home to numerous vineyards and the annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival.
Elkin's historic downtown features unique shops, local restaurants, and cultural attractions. Recognized as an official Trail Town, it hosts trails like the Overmountain Victory Trail and the North Carolina Mountains to Sea Trail.
Whether enjoying local wineries, community events, or beautiful trails, Elkin, NC, offers a warm and inviting environment for all.

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• EPIC EMR
• Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
• Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line

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:

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. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.