Advanced Practice Professional- Orthopedics, Hand- Wheeling (Physician Assistant only))

1 day ago
United StatesFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join WVU Medicine as a Advanced Practice Professional- Orthopedics, Hand- Wheeling (Physician Assistant only)) in United States. Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

Key Responsibilities

  • operative management of patients including (but not limited to) first assisting in the operative suite. 3. Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre
  • up by coordinating appropriate services and tests necessary for outpatient follow

Requirements

  • operative management of patients including (but not limited to) first assisting in the operative suite. 3. Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre
  • up by coordinating appropriate services and tests necessary for outpatient follow

Benefits & Compensation

  • bed academic medical center, and the 150
  • bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine. org.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join WVU Medicine as a Advanced Practice Professional- Orthopedics, Hand- Wheeling (Physician Assistant only)).

Key Skills

Orthopedic CareHand and Upper Extremity CarePatient EvaluationPeri-operative ManagementSurgical First AssistingDiagnostic ProceduresClinical DocumentationPatient EducationCritical ThinkingDiagnostic ReasoningComputer ProficiencyCommunication Skills
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Position Insights

Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at WVU Medicine is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic Care, Hand and Upper Extremity Care, Patient Evaluation, Peri-operative Management, Surgical First Assisting, Diagnostic Procedures, Clinical Documentation, Patient Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The APP manages comprehensive care for orthopedic and hand patients in both inpatient and ambulatory settings. Responsibilities include performing clinical evaluations, first assisting in surgery, and coordinating discharge and follow-up plans.

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