Ambulatory Orthopedic APP

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the Yale New Haven Health System Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Advanced Practice Provider to join our high-volume Ambulatory Orthopedic practice with a focus on arthroplasty (joint replacement).

• Provide comprehensive orthopedic care in an ambulatory clinic setting
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with joint-related conditions
• Perform pre-operative and post-operative assessments and follow‑up care
• First assist in the operating room for arthroplasty procedures
• Develop and implement patient‑centered treatment plans in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons
• Provide patient education regarding surgical procedures, recovery, and long‑term joint health
• Document clinical encounters accurately and efficiently in the EMR
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure high‑quality, coordinated care

• Four‑day workweek (10‑hour shifts)
• No nights, weekends, or holidays
• No call requirements
• Mix of operating room and ambulatory clinic responsibilities
• High‑volume, well‑established orthopedic practice
• Comprehensive onboarding and orientation program for new graduates
• Experienced orthopedic APP candidates preferred

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Eligible for state licensure and DEA registration
• Interest or experience in orthopedics and arthroplasty
• Strong clinical, communication, and teamwork skills

• Excellent work environment – Flexible schedules to ensure work‑life balance. Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do, we focus on improving clinical care, outcomes, patient satisfaction, safety, value, clinical research, and education. Our efforts reach beyond the walls of our hospitals to care for our communities, too.
• Career Advancement – Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system!
• Compensation Package – Enjoy an enhanced compensation package, including a . If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we want you on our team.
• Relocation Assistance – We recognize how vital a smooth transition is, and with our relocation assistance, your journey can be seamless.
• Benefits – Competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Pension plan matched tax‑sheltered annuity plan and Roth contributions.
• Employment Perks – Employee wellness initiatives and support programs. Professional development and continuing education opportunities. Yale New Haven Health includes Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, and Westerly hospitals; several specialty networks; and Northeast Medical Group, a physician‑led multi‑specialty group with over 1,000 physicians. Intriguing cities with something for everyone, whether you love arts, history, parks or delicious food.

• 1. Clinical Care
  * The Physician Assistant (PA) or the Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team. The NP/PA, whether the practice setting is the inpatient, ambulatory, or outpatient settings, provides optimal patient care, from diagnostic to prognostic matters. This individual works in collaboration with the attending supervising/collaborating physician(s) in accordance with state law and hospital regulations, hospital policy, protocols and clinical pathways and may provide autonomous team based care.
  
  * Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews/orders diagnostic/therapeutic tests and radiologic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans. The NP/PA may perform procedures, prescribe treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines, as well as,…