Inova Health System
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 on back and neck related orthopedic conditions.
Featured 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. Job Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive evaluations for patients with spine-related conditions (e.g., back/neck pain, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, degenerative disorders) Obtain detailed patient histories, perform physical examinations, and interpret diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, X-ray) 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 (e.g., laminectomy, discectomy, spinal fusion) 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 Additional Requirements:
Work Schedule:
Full-Time Education:
Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post‑master’s certificate program for nurse practitioners, or an accredited Physician Assistant program with certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. For nurse practitioners: RN Compact License (depending on State of primary residence) and a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a signed “Practice Agreement,” a signed “Scope of Practice/Protocol,” and Drug Enforcement Administration License if prescribing controlled substances. Experience:
No experience required. Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start. Licensure:
Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, plus all conditions listed under Education. Payer Credentialing:
Ability to complete the credentialing process by third‑party payors and to enroll as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor. Medical Staff Credentialing:
Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services. Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum one year experience in Orthopedics or Spine.
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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. Job Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive evaluations for patients with spine-related conditions (e.g., back/neck pain, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, degenerative disorders) Obtain detailed patient histories, perform physical examinations, and interpret diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, X-ray) 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 (e.g., laminectomy, discectomy, spinal fusion) 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 Additional Requirements:
Work Schedule:
Full-Time Education:
Master’s in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post‑master’s certificate program for nurse practitioners, or an accredited Physician Assistant program with certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. For nurse practitioners: RN Compact License (depending on State of primary residence) and a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a signed “Practice Agreement,” a signed “Scope of Practice/Protocol,” and Drug Enforcement Administration License if prescribing controlled substances. Experience:
No experience required. Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start. Licensure:
Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, plus all conditions listed under Education. Payer Credentialing:
Ability to complete the credentialing process by third‑party payors and to enroll as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor. Medical Staff Credentialing:
Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services. Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum one year experience in Orthopedics or Spine.
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