Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Trauma

ISHE; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

PTO & CME Allocation

Malpractice Tail Insurance

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Retirement (403b)

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) seeks a certified advanced practice provider (PA-C or NP-C) to manage orthopedic trauma patients in collaboration with the orthopedic trauma surgeons. The APP will work closely with the Trauma Medical Director, evaluate new trauma patients in the ER, and manage both inpatient fractures and OR cases.

Required are Idaho PA/NP licensure, DEA, and Idaho controlled-substance registration, with prior surgical/critical care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Idaho PA/NP license required.
• Past surgical/critical care experience in hospital setting preferred.
• Valid DEA and Idaho controlled-substance registration required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new trauma patients in the Emergency Room.
• Provide direction to hospital personnel on patient management issues.
• Manage inpatient orthopedic fracture patients; participate in OR and outpatient clinic.
• Collaborate with Orthopedic Trauma Medical Director and trauma team.

Skills

Orthopedic trauma care

Emergency department assessment

Inpatient rounding

Team collaboration

Education

Idaho PA/NP license

DEA registration

Controlled substance registration Idaho

Tools

CPR/ACLS

Job description

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) is a 650+ provider multispecialty group practice that seeks a certified advanced practice provider (PA-C or NP-C) to manage orthopedic trauma patients in collaboration with the orthopedic trauma surgeon(s). The position includes direct clinical management through utilization of approved protocols and procedures as well as appropriate medical consultation. The APP will work closely with the Orthopedic Trauma Medical Director and other members of the trauma service to evaluate new trauma patients in the Emergency Room, to provide direction to hospital personnel regarding patient management issues, and to manage inpatient orthopedic fracture patients. This individual will also work in the operating room and outpatient clinic settings.

The qualified APP will show evidence of comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills and problem-solving abilities, and commit to a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care. Candidates must hold a valid controlled substance registration with both the Idaho Board of Pharmacy and the DEA and should have past surgical and/or critical care experience in a hospital-based setting.

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (SARMC) is the principal provider of advanced, innovative and interdisciplinary trauma and critical care services. In addition, SARMC is an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center whose annual trauma volumes exceed 1,250 with over 400 patients with an ISS>16. Trauma is predominantly blunt in nature. The trauma surgeons participate in a primary and back-up call panel arrangement.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner medical license in Idaho; valid controlled substance registration with Idaho; Board of Pharmacy and DEA.

Schedule

Full Time Rotation of responsibilities include clinic, operating room, inpatient rounding, and potential of APP call coverage as needed. Located at Saint Alphonsus Boise Campus.

Call

Coverage of group call as needed, which could include nights and weekend shifts.

Salary and Benefits

• Relocation
• PTO & CME Allocation
• Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail)
• Health/Dental/Vision
• Retirement (403b)