Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider – Trauma

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Retirement match

PSLF eligibility

Tuition repayment

Inclusive team environment

Job summary

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) to deliver comprehensive musculoskeletal care with a focus on Trauma. You will work alongside physicians, APPs, residents, and clinical staff in both team clinic and independent clinic settings.

Responsibilities include patient evaluation, imaging, treatment planning, injections, splinting, wound care, referrals, triage, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

Qualified PA/ APRN program

Job description

Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider - Trauma

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider – Trauma

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH

Dartmouth Health’s Department of Orthopaedics is currently seeking an Advanced 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

Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

One Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756

Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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