Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider - Trauma

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition repayment program

Inclusive team environment

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health seeks an Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner) to join the Trauma team in Lebanon, NH. You will deliver comprehensive musculoskeletal care in both team clinic and independent clinic settings alongside physicians and staff.

The role emphasizes patient evaluation, imaging, treatment planning, and procedures, with opportunities for teaching and quality improvement while covering day call on a rotation.

Qualifications

• BLS certification.
• Current NH PA or APRN license or eligibility (FNP/AGACNP).
• Successful completion of an accredited PA/APRN program.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care, including evaluation, imaging, treatment planning, and documentation.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care.
• Manage patient communications, including calls, prescription refills, results, and triage.
• Perform injections, aspirations, splinting, casting, bracing, minor outpatient procedures, and wound care.
• Engage in peer-to-peer reviews for insurance coverage and support administrative requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, and mentor APPs, students, and peers.
• Cover day call on a regular rotational basis.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient communication

Procedural skills

Education

PA/APRN program completion

NH PA/APRN license eligibility

Job description

Overview

Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider - Trauma

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center - Lebanon, NH

Dartmouth Health's Department of Orthopaedicsis currently seeking anAdvanced Practice Provider(Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner) to work at our academic medical center in Lebanon, NH. You will play a key role in delivering comprehensive musculoskeletal care, with a primary focus on Trauma. In this collaborative environment, you'll work alongside physicians, APPs, residents, and clinical support staff to manage both patients within both team clinic and independent clinic settings. This outpatient role offers the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic, highly supportive team caring for complex patient needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care, including patient evaluation, imaging, treatment planning, and documentation.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care.
• Manage patient communications, including calls, prescription refills, results, and urgent triage.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as injections, aspirations, splinting, casting, bracing, minor outpatient procedures, and wound care.
• Participate in peer-to-peer reviews for insurance coverage and support administrative requirements.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and educational opportunities, including mentoring APPs, students, and peers.
• Cover day call on a regular rotational basis.

What DHMC has to offer you:

• Up to $15,000 in relocation assistance (amount based on the distance of the move)
• Generous retirement programs with up to 6% employer match
• PSLF eligibility and up to $10,000 in tuition repayment program
• Inclusive and collegial team environment

About Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center:

This position is based at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), Dartmouth Health's tertiary care central hub, which also serves as the system's Academic Medical Center. DHMC is the state's only Level 1 trauma center and home to our NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Nestled in the Upper Connecticut River Valley, this region offers an exceptional blend of outdoor charm, cultural depth, and modern convenience. This picturesque area provides easy access to the Atlantic seacoast and a wealth of outdoor activities, all while being immediately adjacent to the cultural richness of Dartmouth College. Major cities like Boston, Montreal, and New York are within a short drive, and regional airports in Lebanon, Burlington, Manchester, and Boston ensure seamless travel for both national and international adventures. The options for regional day trips are nearly endless and there are countless opportunities to enjoy four seasons, New England architecture, local festivals, theater, performances, gatherings, and an inspiring culinary scene. We prioritize a harmonious balance between income and lifestyle, fostering a caring, family-like environment for our team. Long-standing physicians often describe their experience here as rewarding, appreciating the opportunity to build a life and raise their families in a safe community with highly ranked public and private schools.

Requirements:

• BLS certification
• Current (or eligible) certification to practice as a PA or APRN (FNP or AGACNP) in NH
• Successful completion of an approved PA/APRN program