Nurse Practitioner - Surgery Orthopedic

adelphimedicalstaffing; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

adelphimedicalstaffing is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for a locum tenens role in Buffalo, MN. The position covers orthopedic surgery in outpatient clinics with on-call OR coverage.

Responsibilities include first assist in the OR for joint replacements, managing 20–25 clinic patients daily, and casting/injections. Requires MN license (PA/NP), board certification, and CSR; BLS and NCCPA/ANCC are required on hire.

Qualifications

• Active MN license (PA or NP) required.
• Board certification in Orthopedic/Sports Medicine or equivalent.
• DEA registration required.
• BLS Tier 1 required within 180 days; NCCPA or ANCC certification on hire.
• 1+ year OR experience; orthopedic/sports medicine experience preferred.
• CSR (Controlled Substance Registration) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide orthopedic surgical assistance in the OR, including first assist for total joint replacements and other orthopedic surgeries.
• Manage clinic visits for 20–25 patients per day including consultations and follow-ups.
• Perform casting, splinting, DME application, and joint injections as needed.
• Rounding on patients in mornings and occasional weekends.
• Coordinate care with attending physicians and support staff.

Education

MN license (PA or NP)

Board certification in specialty

DEA license

BLS Tier 1

NCCPA/ANCC certification

CSR (Controlled Substance Registration)

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Id: Y-NP-3480046 Profession: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Buffalo, MN Service Setting: Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery/Clinic Role with OR Coverage Type: Clinical + On-call Optional Coverage Period: Apr 01, 2027 – Ongoing (6-8 months) Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7am-4:30pm (OR M/T/Th, clinic W, Admin F)

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics Patient Volume/Census: 20-25 patients per day (clinic) Rounding: Mornings and occasional weekends Case Mix: Orthopedic surgery including total joint replacements, fracture repairs, foot/ankle, shoulder, knee, hip, hand/wrist, general orthopedics

FACILITY INFORMATION

No. of Beds in Department: 34 (hospital) EMR System: Epic Reason for Coverage: Military leave (6-8 months)

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• First assist in OR for total joint replacements
• Fracture repairs
• Foot/ankle surgeries
• Shoulder surgeries
• Knee surgeries
• Hip surgeries
• Hand/wrist surgeries
• General orthopedics
• Casting/splinting/DME application
• Joint injections

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active MN license (PA or NP)
• Board: Board certification in specialty (MN Board of Medical Practice or equivalent)
• DEA: Yes
• Certifications: BLS Tier 1 – Basic Life Support required within 180 days; Certification as Physician Assistant (NCCPA) or Certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) required upon hire
• Experience: Minimum 1+ year experience; 1+ year OR experience required; prior orthopedic/sports medicine experience preferred
• Other Qualifications: CSR (Controlled Substance Registration) required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide orthopedic surgical assistance in the OR, including first assist for total joint replacements, fracture repairs, and various orthopedic surgeries.
• Manage clinic patient visits, seeing 20-25 patients per day for orthopedic consultations and follow-ups.
• Perform casting, splinting, DME application, and joint injections as needed.
• Conduct rounding on patients in the mornings and occasional weekends.
• Administer and coordinate care in collaboration with attending physicians and support staff.