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Orthopedic - Full Time NP/PA

American Addiction Centers·Elkin, North Carolina

$41 - $61/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

The role involves determining patient care plans using medical decision-making and collaborating with a medical team for effective care. Responsibilities include ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and performing procedural skills according to practice guidelines.

Department

02280 WFBMG Hugh Chatham

Jonesville - Orthopedics

Status: Full time

Benefits: Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

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

$40.60 - $65.50

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.

Things to Do in Elkin | Explore Elkin | United States [https://www.exploreelkin.com/]

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.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health [https://www.advocatehealth.org/] is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.

Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care [https://www.advocatehealth.com/] in Illinois; Atrium Health [https://atriumhealth.org/] in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care [https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/] in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine [https://school.wakehealth.edu/] serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$41 - $61/hr
Locations
Elkin, North Carolina; Jonesville, North Carolina
Posted
Jul 23, 2026
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American Addiction Centers

American Addiction Centers (AAC) is a nationwide network of treatment centers, offering a full continuum of care. We take a holistic approach to addiction treatment — by addressing each client as a whole person. We work to consider how factors such as an individual’s lifestyle,...

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