Description

Director of Orthopaedic Injury Express (Urgent Care)
Team: Injury Express

Location: Raleigh, NC 

Status: Full-Time

Compensation: Estimated Starting Salary: ~$165,000 + Bonus Potential

Join the OrthoNC Injury Express Team
OrthoNC is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Physician Assistant to serve as Director of Orthopaedic Injury Express. This leadership role will oversee our Injury Express department, which offers multiple walk-in urgent care clinics dedicated to orthopedic injuries. Our Injury Express clinics are staffed by skilled Advanced Practice Providers and supported by dedicated medical teams. These clinics work closely with our broader clinical teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care that helps patients return to their sense of normalcy - whether that means getting back on the field, back in the game, or simply returning to everyday life.

This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our high-performing urgent orthopedic care service line. Candidates must be licensed Physician Assistants. This position is full-time (40 hours per week), including the potential for minimal weekends and holidays.

As Director, you will oversee all Injury Express (IE) locations and providers - driving operational excellence, enhancing patient experience, and leading a team of skilled Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and healthcare professionals across multiple sites.

This is a hands-on role ideal for a leader passionate about innovation, quality improvement, and the advancement of orthopedic urgent care in a dynamic, patient-centered environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the daily operations of OrthoNC’s Orthopaedic Injury Express Urgent Care centers across multiple Triangle locations
• Directly supervise and develop Injury Express APPs and clinical staff
• Evaluate and treat orthopedic urgent care patients with autonomy and clinical expertise
• Drive process improvement initiatives to optimize patient flow, quality of care, and operational efficiency
• Oversee scheduling, payroll, and performance management for IE staff
• Collaborate with physicians, department heads, and marketing teams to grow the Injury Express brand and service line
• Implement strategic plans to enhance profitability and expand access to orthopedic urgent care services
• Interpret radiographs
• Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold the highest standards of clinical and operational excellence
• Participate in leadership meetings, contributing to strategic decision-making across the organization
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning

Why OrthoNC
OrthoNC is a premier, multi-specialty orthopedic group with multiple locations throughout the Triangle, including Injury Express walk-in clinics and a state-of-the-art outpatient surgical center. You’ll join a collaborative, growth-oriented team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while advancing orthopedic medicine in North Carolina. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact - not only on the patient experience but also on the staff you lead. Thanks to OrthoNC’s size and structure, our leaders have the autonomy to implement new policies and procedures, drive innovation, and truly make a difference. We believe our organization offers a level of flexibility, influence, and engagement that larger healthcare institutions often cannot.

Schedule & Time Off

• Full-time (40 hours per week), including minimal evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Work-life balance and schedule flexibility supported
• Generous PTO policy plus paid holidays
• Annual PTO buyback program

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary starting around $165,000, commensurate with experience
• Bonus eligibility
• Full suite of health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA/FSA options
• CME allowance and paid professional development opportunities
• Education & Professional Development
• CME allowance (amount consistent with OrthoNC policy)
• Paid training and leadership development programs

Licensing & Coverage

• All fees covered for:
• State and national licensing as applicable
• Malpractice insurance
• Credentialing

Apply Now
Ready to take the next step in your orthopedic career and lead a team that’s redefining urgent care excellence? Submit your resume, cover letter, and references today to join OrthoNC’s Injury Express leadership team.

Learn more at www.orthonc.com

OrthoNC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

Required:

• Orthopedic experience (minimum 5 years; 5-10 years strongly preferred)
• Completion of an accredited PA program
• Licensed as a PA in the state of North Carolina
• Board certification
• Active DEA license
• Demonstrated understanding of orthopedic and urgent care operations, clinical protocols, and business management principles
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in EMR systems
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on patient satisfaction, staff engagement, and operational excellence
• Comfortable working in a high-volume environment
• Proficient in evaluating and working up complicated orthopedic patients

Preferred: 

• Prior management or supervisory experience
• Experience overseeing OrthoNC Injury Express (urgent care) or similar programs is a plus