Orthopedic NP/PA - On-Site Surgical Support

Providence; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence in Hobbs, NM is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Orthopedic Surgery team. You will work as an assistant to physicians in the clinic with minimal supervision, participate in hospital call coverage, rounding, and documentation support.

Requirements include completion of an approved NP or PA program, NM licenses/certifications, and at least 3 years of clinical experience (orthopedic experience preferred).

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program
• For Nurse Practitioner: New Mexico Registered Nurse license and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse recognition
• For Nurse Practitioner: Family Nurse Practitioner designation or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner designation; For Physician Assistant: current PA license in NM and applicable certification

Responsibilities

• Provides Orthopedic Surgery care as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, assisting physicians in the clinic with minimal supervision.
• Participate in hospital call coverage, rounding, and documentation support with orthopedic surgery physician as needed.
• Adhere to established standards and practices and ensure accurate patient documentation and care.

Education

Nurse Practitioner license NM

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse recognition (NM)

Family Nurse Practitioner designation

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner designation

Physician Assistant license NM

PA certification NM

Job description

Providence in Hobbs, NM is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Orthopedic Surgery team. You will work as an assistant to physicians in the clinic with minimal supervision, participate in hospital call coverage, rounding, and documentation support.

Requirements include completion of an approved NP or PA program, NM licenses/certifications, and at least 3 years of clinical experience (orthopedic experience preferred).