General Inpatient Orthopedic Surgery ACNP/PA at MedStar Washington Hospital Center

General Inpatient Orthopaedic Surgery APP Opportunity
Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
MedStar Washington Hospital Center – Washington, D.C.

MedStar Medical Group invites an experienced Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Orthopaedic Surgery team at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, one of the most respected referral centers for complex orthopaedic cases in the region.

Why Join Us?

As a member of our inpatient ortho team, you’ll work alongside fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons, 6 experienced APPs, and 9 attending physicians in a collaborative environment that values clinical excellence and professional growth. You'll be managing a diverse and complex patient population in the heart of the nation’s capital-and be part of a health system that encourages your input and expertise.

Your Role:

• Provide inpatient clinical care for post-operative orthopaedic surgery patients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams and support resident learners
• Participate in daily patient management, care coordination, and discharge planning
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours/week (no nights, weekends, or holidays at this time-subject to change)

Who We're Looking For:

• Experienced Orthopaedic APPs only – new graduates will not be considered
• Must be a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
  • FNPs are not eligible due to inpatient care responsibilities
• Confident in managing post-surgical ortho patients in an inpatient setting
• Collaborative and eager to work as part of a high-performing team

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous PTO
• Annual CME allowance + dedicated CME leave
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited PA program or Acute Care NP program
• Current licensure in the District of Columbia (or ability to obtain)
• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills

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This position has a hiring range of $115,000 - $143,619

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is ranked among the “Best Places to Work” by Baltimore magazine, Baltimore Business Journal and Washington Business Journal, and ranked as Top Organization for Diversity by Modern Healthcare

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health entities that are federal government contractors are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge, without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.