Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant
Listed on 2026-08-29
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Nursing
Outpatient Ortho Surgery Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Opportunity
Med Star Medical Group is seeking an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing Orthopedic Surgery team at Med Star Washington Hospital Center, a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center and leading academic medical center in Washington, D.C. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative orthopedic program, working alongside a team of orthopedic surgeons, residents, and six experienced advanced practice providers in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Position Highlights
- Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule, roughly 7 AM to 4 PM
- Daytime hours with an early morning start to accommodate inpatient rounding
- Most time spent outpatient in the clinic
- Small inpatient component, including:
- Morning rounding on orthopedic and trauma patients
- Inpatient orthopedic consultations
- Collaborative practice within a large, experienced APP team
- Opportunity to work in a nationally recognized academic health system with resident physician support
Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant
- Eligible for licensure in the District of Columbia
- Prior orthopedic surgery, trauma, or inpatient surgical experience strongly preferred
Why Med Star Washington Hospital Center?
- Practice at one of the region's premier Level I Trauma Centers
- Academic environment with opportunities to collaborate alongside orthopedic surgeons, residents, and multidisciplinary specialists
- Join an established team of six Advanced Practice Providers
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous PTO, CME allowance, retirement plan with employer contribution, and malpractice coverage
If you're looking to build your orthopedic surgery career in a collaborative academic setting with a highly respected trauma program, we'd love to hear from you.
No FNPs or New Grads applicants at this time
This position has a hiring range of USD $ - USD $ /Yr.
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