Nurse Practitioner

Description Nurse Practitioner – Spine & Extremity Orthopedics AICA Orthopedics | Macon Full-time | $150,000–$200,000 DOE + monthly bonuses No call. No weekends. Monday through Friday. About AICA Orthopedics AICA Orthopedics is the clinical brand of Pro. Co, one of Georgia's largest integrated orthopedic and injury care networks.

We have 21 clinics, 3 surgery centers and 400+ team members across metro Atlanta. Most orthopedic groups split specialists by body part. Our NPs work across spine and extremity with orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, interventional spine specialists, chiropractors and physical therapists, all in one network.

What you'll do

Evaluate and manage personal injury patients with spine and extremity injuries Order MRIs and CTs, and interpret X-rays Order and coordinate epidurals, facet blocks/MBBs, SI joint injections and RFA Perform trigger point and major joint injections (independent proficiency is a plus) Manage pre- and post-procedural care for interventional and surgical patients First assist in the OR for orthopedic and spine surgeries (optional, and subject to facility credentialing) Coordinate referrals and continuity of care across AICA's network Complete visit documentation within 48 business hours What we require Spine and/or extremity orthopedics experience.

This is the main requirement; general primary care NP experience alone is not enough At least 3 years of NP experience, with 2 or more in orthopedics, spine or pain management. 5 or more years strongly preferred An active Georgia RN license and Georgia APRN authorization, or the ability to obtain them before you start Current national NP board certification (AANP or ANCC).

FNP, AGACNP or AGPCNP preferred Ability to practice under a Georgia nurse protocol agreement with an AICA delegating physician (we handle the paperwork) Current DEA, BLS and ACLS certifications, or the ability to obtain them Proficiency in evaluating patients for, and ordering, epidurals, MBBs, SI joint injections, RFA and joint procedures EMR proficiency (Next.

Gen preferred) Preferred Personal injury or workers' compensation background OR or first-assist experience Experience in a multidisciplinary practice Spine experience is valued over extremity-only experience Pay and benefits $150,000–$200,000 base salary, depending on experience Monthly performance bonuses tied to clinical KPIs Your choice of W-2 or 1099 employment Medical, dental and vision insurance; 401(k) 3 weeks PTO to start, plus 1 week of paid CME, a CME allowance and conference support Career growth Cross-training in spine, sports medicine, hand/upper extremity and foot/ankle Leadership paths: Senior APP, Lead APP, Clinical Coordinator Mentorship from experienced surgeons and specialists AICA Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer committed to building diverse, high-performing clinical teams.

Requirements

What we require Spine and/or extremity orthopedics experience. This is the main requirement; general primary care NP experience alone is not enough At least 3 years of NP experience, with 2 or more in orthopedics, spine or pain management. 5 or more years strongly preferred An active Georgia RN license and Georgia APRN authorization, or the ability to obtain them before you start Current national NP board certification (AANP or ANCC).

FNP, AGACNP or AGPCNP preferred Ability to practice under a Georgia nurse protocol agreement with an AICA delegating physician (we handle the paperwork) Current DEA, BLS and ACLS certifications, or the ability to obtain them Proficiency in evaluating patients for, and ordering, epidurals, MBBs, SI joint injections, RFA and joint procedures EMR proficiency (Next.

Gen preferred) Preferred Personal injury or workers' compensation background OR or first-assist experience Experience in a multidisciplinary practice Spine experience is valued over extremity-only experience