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Orthopedics Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - UVMMC
University of Vermont Health —Burlington, VT
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- Doctoral degree
- Surgery

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Orthopedics Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - UVMMC

University of Vermont Health
Burlington, VT

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Advanced practice provider

Full Job Description

Job Summary

The University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to serve as an integral member of the orthopedic surgery team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient clinic setting. This role supports academic orthopedic surgeons and interdisciplinary team members in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal conditions across a diverse patient population.

In addition to core ambulatory responsibilities, the APP may be asked to assist in the operating room or to provide periodic coverage on the inpatient orthopedic unit.

Primary Goals and Expectations

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based orthopedic care with a strong emphasis on patient safety, clinical outcomes, and patient experience
Promote efficient clinic operations through effective patient flow management and coordination of care
Contribute to an academic environment through collaboration with trainees, participation in quality improvement initiatives, and adherence to best practices
Support continuity of care across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings
Maintain productivity and documentation standards consistent with departmental and institutional expectations

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including history-taking, physical examinations, and formulation of differential diagnoses
Order, interpret, and integrate diagnostic studies (e.g., radiographs, MRI, CT, laboratory tests) into clinical decision-making
Develop and implement treatment plans for acute and chronic orthopedic conditions in collaboration with supervising physicians
Perform in-office procedures as appropriate (e.g., joint injections, aspirations, splinting, casting, wound care)
Provide preoperative education and postoperative follow-up care, including monitoring for complications and coordinating rehabilitation
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and recovery expectations
Document clinical encounters accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record

Additional Responsibilities

Assist in the operating room as needed, including patient positioning, sterile field maintenance, first or second assist duties (consistent with training and credentialing), and postoperative care coordination
Provide coverage on the inpatient orthopedic service, including rounding, order management, discharge planning, and communication with consulting services

Minimum Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner (NP):

Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program (Master's or Doctoral degree) approved by the Vermont Board of Nursing or national accrediting agency
Maintains active licensure as a registered nurse (RN) and active, unrestricted licensure to practice as an Advanced Practice RN (APRN) by the Vermont Board of Nursing
RNFA certification strongly recommended
DEA registration (or eligibility)

Physician Assistant (PA):

Successful completion of a Physician Assistant program at an institution accredited by ARC-PA (Accreditation and Review Commission on Education for the PA)
Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Active, unrestricted licensure to practice as a PA by the Vermont Board of Medical Practice
DEA registration (or eligibility)

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, or musculoskeletal care
Procedural skills relevant to orthopedic practice

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Quality of Life

Situated along the shores of Lake Champlain, the sixth-largest lake in the United States, between the Adirondacks and Green Mountains, you'll find Burlington, Vermont, one of WalletHub's “Best Small Cities to Live in America.” This small college city offers all the excitement of a larger metro area in a highly livable community. Here, fine dining, arts and entertainment, amazing activities and events can be found within a mere 10 square miles accessible by public transit, car, foot or bike. What really sets Burlington apart is the abundance of outdoor recreation in and around the city. The shoreline of Lake Champlain offers a 12-mile bike path, three sand beaches, marinas for launching sail boats, hiking trails at Red Rocks Park, and 21 area golf courses in the area. And the winter months offer even more with cross-country skiing, snow kiting or hitting the slopes at Stowe Mountain, Smuggler's Notch, Mad River Glen or Bolton Valley - all less than an hour from the city.

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