Orthopedic Trauma Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Specialty: Orthopedic Trauma & Surgery
Setting: Inpatient Hospital + Outpatient Clinic
Advance Your Career in Orthopedic Trauma!
Are you a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) looking for an exciting opportunity to expand your surgical expertise, gain greater clinical autonomy, and work alongside experienced orthopedic trauma surgeons?
We're recruiting for a full-time Orthopedic Trauma APP opportunity with a highly respected orthopedic surgery practice offering a dynamic blend of inpatient care, outpatient clinic responsibilities, and hands-on surgical experience!
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
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Diverse Clinical Experience: Blend of orthopedic trauma, surgical assistance, inpatient rounding, and outpatient care.
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Clinical Autonomy: Manage your own weekly APP clinic with physician collaboration and support.
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Hands-On Procedures: Perform suture/staple removal, joint aspirations, minor debridements, and more.
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Surgical Exposure: Assist orthopedic trauma surgeons in the OR.
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Collaborative Environment: Work with experienced surgeons and a dedicated team of APPs.
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Weekend Rotation: Inpatient coverage approximately one weekend per month.
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Professional Growth: Expand your orthopedic trauma and surgical skill set.
Position Responsibilities
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Evaluate and manage orthopedic trauma patients in hospital and outpatient settings.
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Assist surgeons with procedures, consultations, and operative care.
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Perform patient assessments, interpret imaging, and develop treatment plans.
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Conduct inpatient rounds and coordinate post-discharge care.
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Independently manage designated outpatient follow-up visits.
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Provide patient education, medication management, and ongoing care coordination.
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Collaborate closely with physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary teams.
Qualifications
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Master's degree from an accredited PA or NP program.
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Current NCCPA or NP board certification.
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Active or eligible state licensure and DEA registration.
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Current BLS certification.
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Surgical First Assist certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire required.
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Orthopedic experience preferred (1+ year).
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Prior operating room or surgical first-assist experience preferred.
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Flexibility for occasional weekends, holidays, or variable hours.
Interested in Learning More?
If you're an NP or PA passionate about orthopedic trauma, surgery, and advancing your clinical skills, we'd love to connect!
Apply today for a confidential conversation with a recruiter to learn more!
