About the Role: 

Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics is looking for an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join their patient focused orthopedic practice. This position is inpatient only and will primarily support the Orthopedic Trauma Team in Mt. Holly with ancillary support provided to the other service lines within the practice when necessary. 

Position Responsibilities:  

-Obtains a relevant and complete social, medical and orthopedic history. 

-Performs an appropriate physical examination with strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology. 

-Appropriately selects diagnostic tests. 

-Accurately interprets test results including labs, X-rays, and complete documentation. 

-Synthesizes information accurately from PE, test results, written forms, EMR and patient verbal report. 

-Integrates the patient’s PMHx and PSHx into decision making regarding orthopedic treatments. 

-Appropriately orders pharmaceuticals (antibiotics, anticoagulants, pain management), braces, therapies, weight-bearing status. 

-Provides quality patient education: timely and thorough during office visit and callbacks.                           

-Provides health education aimed at preventing problems or maintaining health. 

-Appropriately sizes, applies & removes casts/splints/braces. 

-Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to joint/tendon/bursa injections. 

-Conducts hospital rounds and consults for hospital patients including evaluation, formulation of treatment plan, and completes all necessary documentation. 

-Maintains sterile technique and safety standards. 

-Performs all duties related to surgical first assisting. 

Qualifications: 

-Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner program. 

PA: NCCPA Certification and Physician Assistant license issued by the State of New Jersey 

NP: CRNP or APN certification through an accredited body, RNFA certification and advanced practice license with prescriptive authority through the NJ State Board of nursing. 

-Minimum two years of orthopedic experience including surgical first assist (with a preference for experience in assisting in complex sports surgery cases such as ACL Reconstruction, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Shoulder Arthroplasty) 

-BLS Certification 

-Valid Driver’s License  

Compensation: 

In compliance with New Jersey pay transparency laws, all medical director roles include a posted minimum base salary. The minimum base salary for this position is $131,250.00 per year.  Final compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and prevailing market factors. 

Our Culture: 
At Virtua, we embrace the Culture of We, where our community is our family. We believe every interaction is an opportunity to build relationships and loyalty by listening to our patients, anticipating their care needs, collaborating with care partners in our region, and engaging with our community. 

Virtua Medical Group treats patients of all ages with an emphasis on providing an outstanding patient experience. Conveniently located throughout four counties in Southern New Jersey, VMG offers internal medicine, primary care, urgent care, and many medical and surgical specialties. Clinicians are supported by the vast network of Virtua facilities, offering advanced diagnostic testing, outpatient surgery, physical therapy, and health and wellness centers. Hospitalization and nursing home care are also part of the care continuum. Virtua Medical Group clinicians provide the care patients need, when and where they need it. 

Interested in joining our team? 
Submit your CV through this posting or email it directly to vmgrecruiting@virtua.org.