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UNC Health Cary Orthopaedics currently has an opening for a full or part time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to work with an Orthopaedic Spine Surgery.
Primary Responsibilities: ?Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients experiencing neck and back pain in the office setting. ?Occasionally assist the physician in the operating room, however the majority of this position will be clinic based. ?Participate in rounding on post-operative patients in the hospital as needed. ?Provide backup coverage for office calls; no primary ER coverage expectations.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience: ?Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program; ?State licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; ?Experience in pain management, orthopaedics, or spine experience is a plus; ?Strong knowledge of orthopedic spine anatomy, pathophysiology, and treatment modalities; ?Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with team members.
About the Practice: UNC Cary Orthopaedics is comprised of fellowship-trained, Board Certified physicians who provide state-of-the-art orthopaedic surgery and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries for patients throughout the Triangle. Comprised of 15 physicians and 8 Advanced Practice Providers. Serving patients throughout the Triangle, UNC Cary Orthopaedics has one goal - to restore good health and mobility to those with musculoskeletal pain. UNC Cary Orthopaedics has three locations in the Triangle - Cary, Morrisville-RTP and Holly Springs. We also provide comprehensive spine care at our Cary Spine Center and at all locations.
For more information, please contact Laura Oakes at laura.oakes@unchealth.unc.edu.
Job Details
Legal Employer: GP2 Entity: UNC Physician Group Practices Organization Unit: CO Rescino Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Cary Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This position is employed by UNC Physicians Group Practices II, LLC, a private, for-profit subsidiary of UNC Health Care System.
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