Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Atrium Health
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Atrium Health
Operates hospitals and care network
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Schedule Details/Additional Information:
M-F clinic schedule with on call responsibilities alongside of the surgeon rotation.
Pay Range:
$51.05 - $76.60Atrium Health MSKI Orthopedics & Sports Medicine – Lincolnton is a high-performing practice comprised of board-certified orthopedic surgeons and a collaborative team of Advanced Practice Providers. As part of the Atrium Health MSKI network, this practice is embedded in a comprehensive musculoskeletal system that includes orthopedic subspecialists and non-operative sports medicine physicians.
This role partners closely with community outreach athletic trainers supporting high school and collegiate athletics. Atrium Health proudly employs more than 100 athletic trainers across the region in support of the MSKI mission.
Position Overview
This position supports an orthopedic surgical sports physician and includes a blend of outpatient clinic and operating room responsibilities, with participation in a shared night and weekend call rotation. The APP functions as an integral member of the care team, supporting patients across the full continuum of care in both ambulatory and surgical settings.
Primary Responsibilities
• Provide direct patient care in the outpatient clinic and operating room
• Assist with pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative management
• Serve as first assistant in the operating room
• Conduct patient evaluations, follow-up visits, and care coordination
• Support attending physicians with call coverage and patient management
• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers, and the broader MSKI care team
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and patient experience
• Participate in night and weekend call rotation
Candidate Qualifications
• Prior orthopedic or sports medicine experience preferred
• Active North Carolina licensure (Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)
• Must possess or be eligible for DEA licensure
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program required
• NCCPA certification (PA) or national board certification (Acute Care NP) preferred
Opportunity Details
• Monday–Friday clinic and operating room schedule
• Shared night and weekend call rotation
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Additional income opportunities may include:
• Orthopedic Urgent Care & Sports coverage
• Sideline medical coverage for community and high school athletics
• Sports medicine and special events coverage
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 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 in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care 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 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.
Operates hospitals and care network
Atrium Health is a nonprofit health system serving the southeastern United States with a network of hospitals, clinics, and care sites. It offers primary care, specialty care, rehabilitation, and cancer treatment across more than 1,400 locations, including 40 hospitals. Patients use MyAtriumHealth, a digital portal for scheduling and paying bills, and some care is delivered at home through programs like Levine Children’s. Its goal is to provide accessible, coordinated healthcare across its region while supporting patients with digital tools and broad services, differentiating itself by scale, nonprofit mission, and home-based hospital-level care.
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