PA or NP, Orthopedics (Inpatient)
Compensation
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Job Description
The Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work under the general supervision of their Medical Director all physician partners and their APP Manager in WakeMed Physician Practices to deliver competent medical care to patients at WakeMed.
This position can consist of both inpatient and outpatient care depending on the needs of the service and is outlined in the clinical job expectations.
This may include completion of referrals, consults, daily patient rounds, daily notes, discharge summaries, procedures, clinic notes, pre and post procedure care, prescribing, and patient care follow-ups.
Will work closely with other healthcare providers in a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to maximize the care we provide to our patients. As a healthcare professional will function as an educator for PA/NP/CNM students from healthcare education programs.
Within this position the PA/NP will maintain the scope of practice to be consistent with the policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines governed by the North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing and any other federal or state regulatory agencies as well as the policies and procedures of WakeMed.
Additional certifications such as Advanced Life Support may be required based on clinical area of practice outlined in the clinical job expectations and reviewed annually during the annual review process. The PA/NP understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of WakeMed.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
- Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (with valid nursing licensure) Required
- DEA Required
- Basic Life Support Required - Within 6 Months of Hire
Education
Bachelor's Degree Physician Assistant or Master's Degree Physician Assistant Required or
Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree Nursing Required
Experience
1 Year Inpatient Clinical Experience as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Required
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will deliver competent medical care through daily patient rounds, procedures, and clinical documentation. They will work in a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to manage patient care and serve as an educator for healthcare students.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies or Nursing, along with valid licensure and DEA certification. A minimum of one year of inpatient clinical experience is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 44% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All nurse practitioner listings in North Carolina | 423 active | 15,649 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% remote · 44% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 11% offer loan repayment423 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Orthopedic Surgery NP hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 48 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 38 postings, 92 closed |
| New Orthopedic Surgery NP listings | 34 in the last 30 days | 33 the 30 days before (+3%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner pay trend (all specialties) | +2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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