Inova Orthopedics is seeking a dedicated and skilled Specialty Nurse Practitioner or Specialty Physician Assistant (NP/PA) to join our Back & Neck specialty team. This outpatient-focused position offers opportunities to work with a collaborative team back and neck related orthopedic conditions.
Requirements
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations for patients with spine-related conditions
- Obtain detailed patient histories, perform physical examinations, and interpret diagnostic imaging
- Collaborate with supervising physicians to develop differential diagnoses and individualized treatment plans
- Initiate and manage non-operative care, including physical therapy referrals, medication management, and spinal/joint injections
- Assist in surgical procedures, including patient positioning, prepping, and first or second assist in the OR
- Manage pre-operative and post-operative care: wound assessments, dressing changes, and suture/staple removal
- Educate patients and families on spine anatomy, treatment options, recovery expectations, and long-term spine health
- Coordinate care transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings to ensure continuity and follow-up
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physical therapists, radiologists, and pain management specialists
- Document all patient encounters, assessments, and procedures accurately and promptly in the EMR
- Ensure adherence to hospital protocols, state regulations, and scope-of-practice requirements
- Serve as a key point of contact for patient questions and concerns throughout the care continuum
- Provide emotional support for patients undergoing complex or chronic spine treatment
- Stay current with clinical best practices, spine care advancements, and surgical techniques through ongoing education and CME
- Participate in team meetings, clinical case reviews, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
Benefits
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules
