Orthopaedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Surgical Services

NONPF; Exeter, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Exeter Hospital in Exeter, NH, is seeking an Orthopaedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to support Surgical Services. The role includes serving as a 1st/2nd surgical assistant, performing inpatient rounds, ED consults, and OR first-assist duties alongside surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in an accredited NP or PA program, NH licensure or eligibility, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of directly related surgical experience required.
• Current NH license (or eligibility) required.
• BLS certification required and NCCPA/National certification depending on track.

Responsibilities

• Serve as 1st and 2nd surgical assistant in the OR.
• Conduct inpatient rounds and follow-up care; perform ED consults.
• Write progress notes and document clinical decisions.
• Order/evaluate diagnostic studies and manage therapeutic procedures.
• Prescribe and regulate medications per NH guidelines.

Skills

Surgical experience

Education

Master’s degree in NP/PA program

Job description

Job Title: Orthopaedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP / PA) – Surgical Services

Location: Exeter Hospital (Beth Israel Lahey Health) | Exeter, NH

Overview

Join our Surgical Services team at Exeter Hospital as an Orthopaedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant).

In this role, you will deliver comprehensive surgical care across the perioperative continuum—including inpatient rounding, Emergency Department consults, and OR first-assist responsibilities. You will work in close collaboration with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care.

Why Join Us

• Magnet®-Recognized: Recognized for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes.
• Day-One Benefits: Competitive compensation with medical, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO starting on day one.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to advance across the expanded Beth Israel Lahey Health network.
• Modern Environment: State-of-the-art facilities and advanced surgical technology in a collaborative team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Surgical & OR: Serve as 1st and 2nd surgical assistant in the Operating Room.
• Patient Care & Rounding: Conduct inpatient rounds, manage follow-up care, perform ED consults, and write progress notes.
• Clinical Management: Perform health assessments, establish differential diagnoses, order/evaluate diagnostic studies, and manage therapeutic procedures.
• Prescribing: Prescribe and regulate medications per NH Board of Pharmacy/Nursing guidelines.
• Quality & Improvement: Review quality/efficiency metrics, lead team improvement efforts, and support specialty certification initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years of directly related surgical experience.
• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited NP or PA program.
• Licensure: Current New Hampshire license (or eligible).
• Certification:
  • NP: National certification + RNFA program completion & required OR hours.
  • PA: National certification via NCCPA.
  • Current BLS certification.
• Privileges: Eligibility for medical staff appointment and clinical privileges at Exeter Hospital.