Nurse Practitioner - Surgery - Orthopaedics

Permanent | Orthopedic Joint Surgery Nurse Practitioner | Raleigh & Wendell Falls, NC

Tink Bird Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a full-time permanent opportunity specializing in Orthopedic Joint Surgery in the Raleigh and Wendell Falls, North Carolina area. This role offers a balanced combination of outpatient clinic, OR, and inpatient rounding responsibilities within a collaborative orthopedic practice.

Position Highlights

• Job Type: Permanent
• Specialty:
  Orthopedics – Joint Surgery
• Location:
  
  North Raleigh & Wendell Falls, North Carolina
• Outpatient orthopedic clinic, surgical OR, and inpatient rounding
• Adults 18+
• Approximately 25–35 patients per day
• 50% OR / 50% clinic
• Weekly inpatient rounding, approximately 10%

Practice Environment

• Multi-location orthopedic practice
• Collaborative team including orthopedic surgeons and APPs
• Imaging and outpatient surgical services available
• Independent clinic practice with shared physician support
• Athena EMR
• Ultrasound experience preferred but not required
• BLS required

Schedule

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Approximately 2.5 clinic days and 2.5 OR days per week
• 1.5 clinic days per week in North Raleigh
• 1 clinic day per week in Wendell Falls
• Travel between locations is required
• No weekend or holiday rotation
• Office call approximately every 10 weeks
• Call period:
  Sunday 8:00 PM – Monday 8:00 AM
• Calls are screened by an on-call service
• Provider returns patient calls only
• No hospital consults
• No in-office visits during call
• Average of approximately 5 calls per call week

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide orthopedic patient care in the outpatient clinic
• Assist with joint surgery procedures in the OR
• Participate in inpatient rounding
• Evaluate and manage orthopedic patients
• Coordinate care with orthopedic surgeons and other members of the clinical team
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Provide appropriate post-operative and follow-up care

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Board Certification required
• Active or eligible North Carolina licensure
• BLS certification required
• Orthopedic experience preferred
• New graduates considered
• Ultrasound experience preferred but not required
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with orthopedic surgeons and APPs

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $115,000–$140,000, depending on experience
• Quarterly bonus based on clinic and OR collections
• Typical annual bonus of approximately $6,000–$10,000
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Malpractice insurance including tail
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Phone stipend
• HSA/FSA options
• Supplemental benefits
• Generous PTO
• Annual CME allowance and paid CME time
• Training and professional development resources

Tink Bird Healthcare Staffing is a specialized healthcare recruiting firm connecting clinicians with high-quality locum tenens and permanent opportunities nationwide. We prioritize strong communication, long-term relationships, and matching providers with organizations committed to exceptional patient care.