Orthopedic Surgery APRN/PA-C

Job Description

Are you looking to be part of a compassionate, patient-focused care team?

At NMC Health, we’re proud to set a 5-Star standard for healthcare in the Wichita Metro Area. We are currently seeking an Advanced Practice Provider APRN or PA-C to join our Orthopedics team and help deliver exceptional care to patients in both clinical and surgical settings.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive orthopedic services under administrative direction and physician guidance. This position requires a high level of clinical expertise, strong critical thinking abilities, and the autonomy to make informed decisions while delivering high-quality patient care. The provider in this role demonstrates advanced skills in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patients with actual or potential health conditions, while promoting wellness, preventing injury, and supporting optimal health outcomes.

We are looking for a collaborative, patient-centered professional who values teamwork, evidence-based practice, and meaningful patient relationships.Key Responsibilities Include:

Providing comprehensive orthopedic care to patients in clinical and surgical settings

Performing advanced assessments, diagnoses, treatments, and evaluations

Applying evidence-based practice to promote healthy outcomes

Utilizing advanced knowledge of pharmacology appropriate to the specialty area

Communicating effectively with patients, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members

Interviewing, counseling, and educating patients and families

Delegating and coordinating tasks to support staff as appropriate

Exercising independent clinical judgment in managing acute and chronic orthopedic conditionsQUALIFICATIONSEducation

Master’s degree graduate from:

An accredited school of nursing’s advanced practice program, or

An accredited physician assistant programExperience

1–2 years of clinical experience preferred

Demonstrated experience developing cooperative and collaborative professional relationshipsKnowledge & Skills

In-depth understanding of evidence-based practice principles

Advanced knowledge of pharmacology relevant to orthopedic care

Strong oral and written communication skills for interacting with patients, physicians, and clinical teams

Expertise in interviewing, counseling, and educating patients and families

Proficiency in delegating and assigning tasks appropriately

Ability to apply techniques, procedures, and instruments according to recognized policies

Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and formulate clinical decisionsLicensure, Registration or Certification

Current active RN and APRN license in good standing with the Kansas State Board of Nursing, or

Current active license to practice as a Physician Assistant from the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts

DEA registration (or ability to obtain)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Join our Team! NMC Health offers a family friendly environment with the latest technology and a knowledgeable staff. Here you'll find all departments work together as a team to live out our core values: respect, excellence, service, transparency, and trust.

Full-time