Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Long and short-term disability

Job summary

SEARHC in Southeast Alaska is seeking an orthopedic provider (NP or PA) to deliver outpatient care, evaluate and manage musculoskeletal conditions, and support surgical services through pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.

The role emphasizes coordination with the surgical team, durable documentation in the EMR, and participation in quality initiatives. Requires Alaska licensure, DEA, BLS, and at least two years of practice; benefits include retirement, PTO, health, dental, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• State of Alaska Medical License as an NP or PA.
• Board-certified or eligible.
• Maintains active, unrestricted DEA registration.
• BLS required within 45 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Two years of experience as a practicing provider.

Responsibilities

• Manages acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions such as fractures, joint disorders, and sports injuries.
• Pre-operative assessments, including patient education, risk evaluation, and coordination of necessary testing.
• Delivers post-operative care, including wound management, pain control, and rehabilitation planning.
• Assists orthopedic surgeons intraoperatively, as credentialed.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests to support clinical decision-making.
• Coordinates patient care with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and optimal outcomes.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Education

State of Alaska Medical License as an NP or PA

Board-certified or eligible

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

DEA registration

Job description

Provides orthopedic care in an outpatient setting, including evaluation, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal conditions. Supports surgical services through pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, and coordination with the surgical team to optimize patient outcomes.

SEARHC

is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

Manages acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions such as fractures, joint disorders, and sports injuries.

Performs pre-operative assessments, including patient education, risk evaluation, and coordination of necessary testing.

Delivers post-operative care, including wound management, pain control, and rehabilitation planning.

Assists orthopedic surgeons intraoperatively, as credentialed.

Orders and interprets diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests to support clinical decision-making.

Coordinates patient care with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and optimal outcomes.

Documents patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record, maintaining compliance with institutional standards.

Maintains accurate and timely documentation of services is accordance with SEARHC policy.

Provides optimal patient experience using strong listening and communication skills.

Builds long-term patient care relationships.

Consults SEARHC physician as needed for patient care and uses other access to specialists as needed (i.e., AristaMD, ANMC providers, etc.).

Provides medical services at facilities within the SEARHC care network and other facilities and locations listed in SEARHC’s compact and funding agreement with the Indian Health Service.

Actively participates in SEARHC quality patient care initiatives and quality assurance programs.

Actively participates in provider meetings, clinic meetings, and SEARHC medical staff functions.

Other Functions

Depending upon the location and needs of the community served, participates in shared after-hours emergency call coverage.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

State of Alaska Medical License as an NP or PA

Board-certified or eligible.

Maintains active, unrestricted DEA registration.

Maintains active SEARHC medical staff privileges.

BLS required within 45 days of hire and maintained thereafter.

Experience Required

Two years of experience as a practicing provider

Additional clinical experience or training prior to practice as a licensed provider may be considered by the Medical Director of Primary Care Clinics to meet this minimum experience requirement.

Knowledge of

Primary health care practices and principles

Basic emergency care and protocol where appropriate

Common disease processes and pharmacology

Standards of care, EMTALA, HIPAA, health care risk management principles, medical ethics, and medical malpractice principles

Skills in

Effective communication skill and ability to interact with staff and patients

Operating essential basic medical equipment

Making proper assessments based upon history, exam, lab, x-ray, and other data

Incorporating health promotion and health prevention activities into patient care

Educating patients and family members about diagnoses, treatment plan alternatives, risks, options, and medications

Providing high-quality health care services including the performance of medical procedures appropriate to the outpatient and emergency care setting

Ability to

Promote teamwork and collaboration.

Resolve conflict.

Efficiently utilize electronic medical record and other clinically-required technology.

Carefully listen to patients and family members.

Clearly express ideas through oral and written communication.

Efficiently analyze complex situations and solve problems.

Required Certifications

:

Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association

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