Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon APP (NP/PA)

Inova Children’s is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon to join a rapidly growing program at Northern Virginia's only dedicated children's hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized children’s health system and contribute to the continued expansion of comprehensive pediatric specialty care throughout Northern Virginia. This full-time position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. 

Our group is expanding to nine physicians, creating an opportunity to help shape the division's clinical identity and subspecialty depth. 

The group provides comprehensive pediatric orthopedic care across spine and spinal deformity, limb deformity and reconstruction, orthopedic trauma, cerebral palsy and neuro-orthopedics, hand and upper extremity, sports medicine, and foot and ankle. Treatment capabilities include early-onset scoliosis management with casting and MAGEC rods, minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, and pre-participation examinations for young athletes.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. 

Featured Benefits:

• Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities 
• Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses
• 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 401k eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
• CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME 
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Not-for-profit status is eligible for public service loan forgiveness. 
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave 

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Job Responsibilities: 

• Diagnose, treat, and manage muscle, skeletal, or bone conditions.
• Participate in call and call-related trauma surgical management
• Order or perform medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
• Write routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays, and consultations.
• Perform and record history and physical examinations.
• Evaluate treatment options and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Perform surgical or noninvasive procedures and create postoperative-care plans.

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Minimum Requirements:  

• Certification - Basic Life Support upon start; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (for Critical Care) upon start;  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (for Pediatrics) upon start 
• Licensure - Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: 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 AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances) 
• Experience - No prior experience required; New graduate considered 
• Education - For Nurse Practitioners: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post-masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an education program that is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools,  American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing; For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program 
• Payer Credentialing - Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled 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:

• Experience: 1 year experience in pediatric orthopedics

About Inova Children’s 

Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital is Northern Virginia’s only dedicated children’s hospital and serves as a regional destination for comprehensive, family-centered pediatric care. Located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, the nationally recognized 241-bed children’s hospital provides advanced care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents across more than 45 pediatric specialties. Inova Children’s offers some of the region’s largest and most comprehensive programs, including nationally recognized programs in cardiology and cardiac surgery, neonatology, gastroenterology and pulmonary care. Our multidisciplinary teams are dedicated to delivering innovative, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of younger patients and their families.  

• Level 1 Trauma Care  
• 108-Bed Level IV NICU 
• Pediatric Cardiac ICU & Pediatric ICU 
• Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit  
• Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit  
• Pediatric Cardiac Acute Care Unit  
• Pediatric Medical Surgical Units with EMU  
• Pediatric Emergency Department  
• Pediatric Inpatient EEG, Video EEG, and EMU. Outpatient EEG Program, and Sleep Lab