Advanced Practice Provider (PA-C / NP) – Orthopedic Hip & Knee Surgery
Location: Media, PA (Primary location) with travel to King of Prussia, PA
Practice: Rothman Orthopaedics
Physician Support: Dr. Sharkey, Hip & Knee Surgeon
Status: Full-Time
Urgency: Immediate need Position Overview
Rothman Orthopaedics is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to support a high-volume Hip & Knee Surgeon. This role offers flexibility based on the candidate's background and interests, with the ability to function as either a surgical APP or a clinic-focused/non-surgical APP.
The position is primarily clinic-based, managing postoperative and orthopedic follow-up patients independently, with opportunities to expand responsibilities over time. Practice Details

• High-volume orthopedic practice with back-to-back patient schedules
• Primary office located in Media, PA
• Regular travel required to King of Prussia, PA
• Surgical cases performed at Riddle Hospital
• Replacement position (not newly created)
• Previous PA recently vacated the role
• Team has been actively recruiting for approximately one month

Schedule
Non-Surgical APP

• Monday-Friday
• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Clinic-based, five days per week

Surgical APP

• Primarily clinic-based
• Approximately 1 day per week in the OR (no more than once a week in the OR)
• Remaining days spent in clinic

Clinical Responsibilities
Outpatient / Clinic

• Evaluate and treat orthopedic patients independently
• Primarily manage postoperative follow-up visits
• Provide preoperative and postoperative education
• Review diagnostic studies and treatment plans
• Document patient encounters and complete medical records
• Prescribe medications as appropriate
• Complete disability, workers' compensation, and medical necessity documentation
• Respond to patient calls and clinical inquiries

Surgical Responsibilities (if applicable)

• First assist in orthopedic surgical procedures
• Support surgeon in the operating room approximately once per week
• Candidates with RNFA credentials may utilize those skills in the OR
• Assist with perioperative patient management

Additional Responsibilities

• Hospital rounds as needed
• Coordination of care with nursing, therapy, and home health teams
• Communication with referring physicians
• Participation in orthopedic education initiatives
• Support research activities as needed

Call Coverage

• Shared regional APP call rotation
• Approximately once every 6 weeks
• Taken from home
• Self-scheduled among APP team members
• One APP manages scheduling and shift selection, they do have one that picks up most call for extra $$ so it's very minimal call 

Call Compensation

• Weekday evening call: $100 flat rate
• Weekend call: $250 flat rate

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Active Pennsylvania PA or NP license
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum 1 year of orthopedic APP experience required
• Hip & Knee, Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, or Orthopedic Surgery experience preferred
• Surgical experience preferred for candidates interested in OR responsibilities

Surgical APP
? Level Salary Minimum $125,000 Midpoint $142,500 Maximum $160,000

Non-Surgical APP
? Level Salary Minimum $105,000 Midpoint $127,500 Maximum $150,000 Ideal Candidate

• Enjoys a fast-paced, high-volume orthopedic environment
• Comfortable managing patients independently
• Strong orthopedic clinical knowledge
• Team-oriented and flexible
• Open to participating in a minimal call rotation
• Interested in long-term growth with a leading orthopedic practice