Musculoskeletal Orthopedics APP Lead (NP/PA)
Inova Health System | |
parental leave, paid time off
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United States, Virginia, Falls Church | |
Aug 19, 2026 | |
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The Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service line is seeking an APP Lead (NP/PA). The MSK service line is comprised of board-certified and hospital-employed physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who are dedicated to the academic mission at Inova. Inova performs more specialized orthopedic procedures than any other healthcare provider in the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC metro area. Our team covers several programs including: Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, Foot/Ankle, Hand and upper extremity, joint replacements and beyond. We are a proud partner of the Washington Nationals and Washington Spirit. 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:
Orthopedic APP (NP/PA) Lead Job Responsibilities: * Clinical resource for all direct-report APPs * Liaison between APPs, nursing, physicians, and other providers * Ensures appropriate scheduling and staffing is maintained and escalates staffing needs in an appropriate and timely manner * Provides guidance on quality and safety initiatives and promotes psychological safety among all APPs * Develops and implements process improvement plans with particular focus on delivering quality, safe, and efficient care * Critically evaluates care delivery structures and plans * Identifies educational opportunities and ensures appropriate delivery of structured opportunities * Works alongside physician director on initiatives and committees and ensures appropriate representation and participation in unit or practice level committees * Identifies opportunities for APPs to participate in research * Appropriately communicates needs to manager and provides strategic input on solutions Orthopedic APP (NP/PA) Lead Minimum Requirements: Certification - Basic Life Support prior to 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 - Prior experience required. 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 College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing; For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program Preferred Qualifications:
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parental leave, paid time off
Aug 19, 2026