Orthopedic Hospitalist NP/PA - Per Diem

New England Baptist Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem shifts

Job summary

New England Baptist Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to support orthopedic and surgical patients on a per diem basis. The role includes initial consultations on high-risk post-operative patients, daily follow-ups, rounding with surgical teams, and coordinating discharge plans with case managers and attending physicians.

The ideal candidate has PA or NP certification, MA licensure, DEA license, BLS/ACLS, and 1–3 years of acute care inpatient experience, with a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program
• Current licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Certification to practice as Adult or Family Nurse Practitioner
• A minimum of 2 to 4 years of acute care inpatient experience is required
• Current DEA license
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification

Responsibilities

• Assists Orthopedic Surgeons in surgery: Responsible for knowledge of and adherence to all policies and procedures of the NEBH Operating Room.
• Coordinates and provides clinical support for the NEBH Orthopedic Surgeons: Rounds on Orthopedic patients.
• Assists with the implementation of an inpatient pain management program.
• Responds to calls for orthopedic consultation from all areas, including nursing units, the Ambulatory Care, PACU and Bond Center.
• Education/Research: Participates in the training and education of Physician Assistants and medical students.
• Plans time away from work appropriately: Arrives and leaves at appropriate times based on OR schedule and patient load on floors.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Participates in annual safety review.

Skills

acute care inpatient experience

Education

Master’s Degree required

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program

Current licensure in Massachusetts

DEA license

BLS and ACLS certification

Job description

New England Baptist Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to support orthopedic and surgical patients on a per diem basis. The role includes initial consultations on high-risk post-operative patients, daily follow-ups, rounding with surgical teams, and coordinating discharge plans with case managers and attending physicians.

The ideal candidate has PA or NP certification, MA licensure, DEA license, BLS/ACLS, and 1–3 years of acute care inpatient experience, with a