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HCA Healthcare

Orthopaedic Spine Advanced Practice Provider

HCA Healthcare Colonial Heights, VA 23834, US

Description

Specialization:
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

Job Summary:

 

Spine Care Specialists is seeking an energetic and motivated Orthopaedic Spine Advanced Practice Provider to join our established practice in Colonial Heights, Virginia. Spine Care Specialists is affiliated with TriCities Hospital in Hopewell, Virginia

Qualified Candidates:

  • Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant certification
  • Applicants must have an active Virginia license or ability to obtain
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Incentives/Benefits Package:

In addition to competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package is available for all full-time colleagues including:
  • Coverage for medical, dental vision and prescription medication
  • 401(K) plan with employer matching contributions
  • Time off, including disability coverage
  • CME time and dues allowance
  • Paid malpractice
About Tri-Cities Hospital:
  • 147-bed acute care community hospital
  • Busy 24/7 full-service ER with separate Freestanding ER 
  • Stroke and chest pain accredited
  • The Joint Commission’s disease specific accreditation for hip and knee replacement
  • Behavioral health services for acute inpatient care for adults

About the Community:

Spine Care Specialists is located in Colonial Heights, Virginia.
Colonial Heights is known for being part of the “Tri-Cities” Region, in Southside Virginia. This Region is part of the Greater Richmond metropolitan area that includes the three independent cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell. The region is centered around the confluence of the Appomattox and James Rivers, located approximately 25 miles south of Richmond. In addition to the three core cities, the area often includes parts of the surrounding counties: Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, and Prince George. The Tri-Cities region in Virginia is primarily known for its deep historical roots, the presence of Fort Lee, and its role as an industrial and commercial hub within the Greater Richmond Region.
 

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