Orthopedics Nurse Practitioner - UVMMC

Job Summary The University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation is seeking a 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.

This position also includes core ambulatory responsibilities and may require assistance in the operating room or periodic coverage on the inpatient orthopedic unit.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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)

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