Physician Assistant-Cary Orthopaedics NEW

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UNC Health Cary Orthopaedics currently has an opening for a full or part time Physician Assistant to work with 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.
• 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 program;
• Current certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA);
• State licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physician Assistant;
• 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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