Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner – Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic / Urgent Care - South Bend Orthopaedics

$90,000 - $120,000 / year

Overview

Founded in 1947, South Bend Orthopaedics (SBO), a proud partner of OrthoAlliance, provides specialized care for musculoskeletal surgery, orthopedic rehabilitation and the treatment of sports and work-related injuries. SBO has served northern Indiana and southwest Michigan for decades and has been the orthopaedic surgeons for the University of Notre Dame Athletics Department since 1949. Services include joint replacement, sports medicine, upper and lower extremity surgery, pain management, imaging and physical and occupational therapy. With 20 physicians and a team of advanced practitioners, SBO delivers comprehensive orthopedic care across multiple locations. As part of OrthoAlliance – an organization within SCA Health – SBO is connected to a broader network dedicated to advancing patient care and expanding access to quality-driven orthopedic services.

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

Clinical quality
Integrity
Service excellence
Teamwork
Accountability
Continuous improvement
Inclusion

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

Responsibilities

South Bend Orthopaedics is seeking a Full-Time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Orthopedic Walk-In / Urgent Care Clinic. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated APP to serve as a primary point of care for patients presenting with acute musculoskeletal injuries and conditions — without an appointment.

In this fast-paced, rewarding role, the APP will independently evaluate and manage a broad range of orthopedic urgent care needs, from fractures and dislocations to sprains, lacerations, and overuse injuries. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-volume environment, makes confident clinical decisions, and is passionate about delivering timely, high-quality care to the community.

This position offers consistent hours with no overnight call, making it an excellent work/life balance opportunity for experienced APPs seeking a dynamic clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients presenting with acute orthopedic injuries and musculoskeletal complaints on a walk-in basis
Obtain patient histories, perform focused physical examinations, and formulate differential diagnoses
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic imaging including X-rays and MRI
Apply and manage casts, splints, and braces for fractures and acute injuries
Perform joint aspirations, injections, and wound care including laceration repair
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for acute and sub-acute orthopedic conditions
Triage patients appropriately, referring to SBO physicians or surgeons when operative or specialized intervention is indicated
Coordinate follow-up care and communicate effectively with patients, families, and referring providers
Maintain accurate, timely documentation using the electronic medical record (EMR) system
Collaborate with the broader SBO clinical team to ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program
Current national certification (NCCPA for PA; ANCC, NPCC, or AANP for NP)
Active Indiana license with no restrictions
Controlled substance license and DEA registration
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Ability to work independently in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical environment
Strong clinical decision-making skills and comfort managing a broad scope of acute orthopedic presentations
Orthopedic or urgent care experience preferred but not required
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR)

USD $90,000.00/Yr. USD $120,000.00/Yr.

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