Advanced Practice Provider Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

CommonSpirit Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma, WA, seeks an Orthopedic Trauma Advanced Practice Provider to join St. Joseph Medical Center. You will assess, plan, and manage complex orthopedic cases alongside board-certified surgeons and APPs.

You will perform pre/post-operative care, order tests, and develop treatment plans, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment. Expect a Monday–Friday schedule with OR and clinic duties.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of practice as an ARNP or PA; surgical APP experience preferred.
• WA state license in good standing and board certification required.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in OR as first assistant and perform wound closure per surgeon.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative clinic care.
• Conduct comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging studies.
• Develop treatment plans for orthopedic conditions within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with supervising surgeon and health-care team.
• Conduct hospital rounds and see ED patients when needed.

Skills

Assessment skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Surgical support

Emergency care

Education

ARNP or PA degree

WA license in good standing

Board certification

DEA/NPI & prescriptive authority

BLS certification

Tools

EMR systems

EKG equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our orthopedic trauma surgery advanced practice provider, you will join our collegial healthcare team at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. Our new provider will be joining a collegial team of providers with board certified orthopedic surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers.

Every day you will provide compassionate and expert care, conducting thorough assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, possessing expertise in diagnosing and managing complex diseases, alongside strong communication abilities. You will also demonstrate a deep commitment to patient-centered care and the capacity to thrive within a collegial and supportive environment.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Assists in the surgical suite including first assist, deep and superficial wound closure, application of internal devices and any other procedures delegated by the supervising orthopedic surgeon
• Performs pre-operative and post-operative care in clinics
• Performs comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations
• Interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests in clinics
• Formulates a treatment plan for orthopedic conditions within their scope of practice
• Exercises judgment on conditions requiring consultation, referral or evaluation by the supervising orthopedic surgeon or other health care professionals
• Orders, collects and performs appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies, such as routine laboratory tests, EMG, electrocardiogram and radiologic examinations including arthrogram, ultrasound, CT, MRI and bone scan studies
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as aspirations and injections of joints, bursars and cysts.
• Applies braces, casts, splints and other orthopedic appliances
• Conducts hospital rounds, writes orders, takes call and sees patients in the ED for the orthopedic surgeon if needed

Average schedule is Monday-Friday consisting of OR (surgery) with clinic/hospital work.

Compensation range: $125,818 - $177,876 /year DOE, plus productivity incentive potential.

Job Requirements

Required:

• One-year experience required as a practicing ARNP or Physician Assistant
• Surgical experience as an APP is preferred
• Washington State license in good standing
• Board certified
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.