Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Sports Medicine & Joint Care
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Job description
Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Sports Medicine & Joint Care
Location: Sterling, Virginia – Northern Virginia / Washington, D.C. Metro Area
Position: Full-Time | 2 Openings
Compensation: Competitive Compensation Based on Experience
Schedule: Full-Time
Setting: Private, Physician-Owned Orthopedic Practice
Specialty: Orthopedics
Subspecialties: Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, Spine & Musculoskeletal Care
Experience Required: Minimum 1 Year of Post-Graduate Clinical Experience
The Opportunity
An established, physician-owned orthopedic practice in Northern Virginia is seeking two experienced Nurse Practitioners (NPs) or Physician Assistants (PAs) to join its growing orthopedic team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced APP who wants to build a long-term career in orthopedic medicine while working directly alongside orthopedic surgeons and other specialty professionals.
The practice provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care across orthopedics, sports medicine, joint replacement, spine conditions, and rehabilitation.
The successful candidates will participate in outpatient orthopedic evaluations, injury management, postoperative care, treatment planning, and selected clinical procedures based on their training and scope of practice.
Prior orthopedic experience is strongly preferred. Experienced APPs from related surgical, sports medicine, or musculoskeletal backgrounds who demonstrate a genuine interest in orthopedics may also be considered.
Candidates must have at least one year of post-graduate clinical experience. New graduates will not be considered.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
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Join an established private, physician-owned orthopedic practice.
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Two full-time APP openings.
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Work directly with experienced orthopedic surgeons.
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Exposure to sports medicine, joint replacement, and musculoskeletal care.
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Opportunity to participate in surgical and postoperative care.
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Hands-on orthopedic patient management.
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Collaborative team of physicians, APPs, physical therapists, and rehabilitation professionals.
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Opportunity to develop deeper orthopedic specialty expertise.
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Shared office-call rotation with the APP team.
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No emergency room call.
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No traditional hospital call.
Job Responsibilities
Evaluate new and established orthopedic patients.
Obtain focused patient histories and perform comprehensive physical examinations.
Assess and manage musculoskeletal conditions and orthopedic injuries.
Review imaging and diagnostic studies.
Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with orthopedic physicians.
Manage follow-up and postoperative visits.
Provide preoperative and postoperative patient care.
Perform joint and musculoskeletal injections based on training, credentialing, and scope of practice.
Assist with fracture and orthopedic injury management.
Perform casting and splinting.
Remove sutures and staples.
Provide wound care and medication management.
Coordinate physical therapy and rehabilitation plans.
Participate in multidisciplinary patient care planning.
Assist with surgical procedures based on training and experience.
Participate in a shared office-call rotation.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Current Virginia license or eligibility to obtain Virginia licensure.
Minimum 1 year of post-graduate clinical experience.
Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
Genuine interest in orthopedic medicine.
Ability to collaborate effectively with orthopedic physicians and other APPs.
Strong communication and patient-care skills.
Preferred Experience:
Orthopedic medicine.
Sports medicine.
Total joint replacement.
Hip and knee care.
Spine and musculoskeletal medicine.
Surgical practice.
First assist or operating room experience.
Preoperative and postoperative care.
Joint and musculoskeletal injections.
Casting and splinting.
Candidates with prior orthopedic experience are strongly preferred. Experienced APPs from related clinical backgrounds may also be considered.
Working Hours
Full-time position.
Office-based orthopedic practice.
Shared office-call rotation with the APP team.
No emergency room call.
No traditional hospital call.
Call responsibilities shared among the mid-level provider team.
Skills
2. Sports Medicine
3. Musculoskeletal Medicine
4. Joint Replacement
5. Postoperative Care
6. Casting & Splinting
7. Orthopedic Patient Management