Orthopedic Surgery NP: First-Assist in OR & Clinic

Adelphi Medical Staffing; South Dakota; On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing is seeking a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Orthopedic Surgery for a locum tenens assignment in Buffalo, MN. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7am-4:30pm, with OR and clinic duties, covering a 34-bed hospital and Epic EMR usage.

Responsibilities include first assist in total joint replacements, fracture repairs, casting, injections, and patient rounds with 20-25 daily visits, across general orthopedics and sports medicine. Collaboration with attending physicians is essential.

Qualifications

• Active MN license (PA or NP).
• Board certification in specialty (MN Board of Medical Practice or equivalent).
• DEA license required.
• BLS Tier 1 within 180 days; NCCPA or ANCC PA/NP certification on hire.
• Minimum 1+ year experience; 1+ year OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide orthopedic surgical assistance in the OR, including first assist for total joint replacements, fracture repairs, and various orthopedic surgeries.
• Manage clinic patient visits, seeing 20-25 patients per day for orthopedic consultations and follow-ups.
• Perform casting, splinting, DME application, and joint injections as needed.
• Conduct rounding on patients in the mornings and occasional weekends.
• Administer and coordinate care in collaboration with attending physicians and support staff.

Skills

Orthopedic surgery

First assist in OR

Joint replacement

Casting & splinting

Joint injections

Education

Board certification in orthopedics

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Adelphi Medical Staffing is seeking a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Orthopedic Surgery for a locum tenens assignment in Buffalo, MN. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7am-4:30pm, with OR and clinic duties, covering a 34-bed hospital and Epic EMR usage.

Responsibilities include first assist in total joint replacements, fracture repairs, casting, injections, and patient rounds with 20-25 daily visits, across general orthopedics and sports medicine. Collaboration with attending physicians is essential.