Orthopedic - Full Time NP/PA

4 days per week with extended hours.

Clinic hours 8a-6p. OR schedule TBD (would replace scheduled clinic time).

Call requirements: average 8 days/month.

FTE/Hours per Week: minimum of 36 patient facing hours.

Pay Range:

Join Orthopedics as an NP/PA at 546 Winston Road in Jonesville, NC — part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. 

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. 

Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

Position Overview:

• Participates in team focused patient care by means of patient examinations augmented by diagnostic and therapeutic evaluations/ interventions in the medical and/or surgical theatres of health care. The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.
• Provide first-assist surgical support on designated OR days, with scheduled outpatient clinic responsibilities.
• Under physician supervision, deliver direct diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care to patients.
• The clinician will work with cast tech and radiology tech support on-site. Orthopedic team including 3 APPs and 3 Physicians, with specialties on-site including orthopedic joint replacement, sports medicine, foot and ankle, and hand/upper extremity.

Primary location(s): Hugh Chatham Health Orthopedics Jonesville

        Additional clinic location in Elkin, NC but this position will primarily be Jonesville. 

        Hospital: 180 Parkwood Drive Elkin, NC 28621 (~5 minute drive from Jonesville).

Care setting (inpatient, outpatient, hybrid): Full Time Rotation of responsibilities include clinic, operating room, inpatient rounding, and APP call coverage as needed.

• Competitive Compensation: Guaranteed Base Salary with Annual Bonus Incentives.
• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500 per fiscal year.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working hours.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.

Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred.
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is required to start.

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Requirements:

• Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program, Master's degree or higher required.
• Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license.
• Board certified as a Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to start.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing is required to start.
• RNFA Certification is required to start.

Be A Part of Something Bigger-The alliance between Hugh Chatham Health and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist significantly elevates the professional environment in Elkin, NC, by combining a respected and dedicated rural practice setting with the vast resources of a top-tier academic health system.  This partnership opens doors to continuing education, professional training, and career development programs offered across the broader Advocate Health Network, which is the third-largest nonprofit health system in the country.

Why Hugh Chatham is an ideal location to practice:  Hugh Chatham Health is a not-for-profit community health care network of physician clinics and an 81-bed acute care hospital that delivers high quality, convenient healthcare to residents of the Yadkin Valley region of North Carolina and southwestern Virginia. Employing more than 900 teammates, Hugh Chatham Health includes a medical group with more than 70 providers across 21 locations and three counties. Headquartered in Elkin, North Carolina, Hugh Chatham has been nationally recognized for patient satisfaction, patient safety, and clinical quality. Our Vision is to offer the best healthcare with service as our guiding principle.

About Elkin, North Carolina

Elkin is a charming town located along the Yadkin River in Surry and Wilkes counties. With a population of around 4,122, Elkin offers a blend of small-town charm and vibrant community life.
Known for its scenic beauty and outdoor activities, Elkin is near Stone Mountain State Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing ample opportunities for hiking and fishing. The town is part of the Yadkin Valley Wine Region, home to numerous vineyards and the annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival.
Elkin's historic downtown features unique shops, local restaurants, and cultural attractions. Recognized as an official Trail Town, it hosts trails like the Overmountain Victory Trail and the North Carolina Mountains to Sea Trail.
Whether enjoying local wineries, community events, or beautiful trails, Elkin, NC, offers a warm and inviting environment for all.

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High Need for Specialty Care: Rural communities in the Yadkin Valley face significant provider shortages. This opportunity within a respected practice values your expertise and training.  With an established referral base already in place, you’ll find yourself fully supported, professional growth and enjoy a rewarding career, all while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

Lifestyle & Cost of Living: Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Elkin offers a relaxed, tight-knit community with a remarkably lower cost of living and housing market compared to larger urban hubs. 

Other details to note:

• EPIC EMR
• Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
• Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.