Orthopedics, Specialty Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Back and Neck

Inova Orthopedics is seeking a dedicated and skilled Specialty Nurse Practitioner or Specialty Physician Assistant (APPs) to join our Back & Neck specialty team.

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
• 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
• 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
• 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