Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery

Job Description

TheraEX Staffing Services is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Orthopedic Surgery for a locum tenens job in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
• Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
• Start Date: 04/01/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens

Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Locum Tenens

Kaiser Permanente Glenlake Comprehensive Specialty Center 20 Glenlake Pkwy NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 Kaiser Permanente Southwood Comprehensive Medical Center 2400 Mt. Zion Pkwy, Jonesboro, GA 30236

Start Date: April 1, 2026 End Date: June 30, 2026 EMR: Epic Patient Volume: ~21 patients per shift Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Additional Sites: Occasional coverage at Cumberland and Stonecrest

Position Overview

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with a strong background in Orthopedic Surgery to provide full‑time locum tenens coverage across multiple Atlanta‑area specialty centers. This role supports a busy orthopedic practice treating a mix of Hand, Joint, and Sports Medicine patients in a high‑volume outpatient setting.

Providers will work alongside orthopedic surgeons and clinical staff to deliver comprehensive musculoskeletal care, perform evaluations, manage follow‑ups, and assist with in‑clinic procedures as credentialed. The assignment offers a consistent weekday schedule with no nights or weekends.

Compensation

• $160 Per Hour

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with orthopedic conditions involving hand, joint, and sports‑related injuries
• Conduct new patient assessments, follow‑up visits, and post‑operative evaluations
• Perform in‑clinic procedures as credentialed (splinting, injections, wound care, etc.)
• Review imaging, labs, and diagnostics to support treatment planning
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, PT/OT teams, and support staff
• Document all encounters in Epic in accordance with Kaiser Permanente standards
• Provide occasional coverage at Cumberland and Stonecrest locations as needed

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Orthopedic specialization or significant orthopedic experience required
• Active Georgia license
• Proficiency with Epic is preferred
• Strong musculoskeletal assessment and procedural skills
• Ability to manage a high‑volume outpatient caseload (approx. 21 patients per shift)

About TheraEX Staffing Services

TheraEx Staffing Services is a leading name in healthcare staffing solutions. We enroll talented professionals to provide temporary staff to fill the needs of healthcare facilities across the nation.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Health Care FSA
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Holiday Pay
• Medical benefits