Orthopedic Surgery NP or PA

Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Malpractice insurance with tail

Credentialing support

Paid onboarding

Job summary

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) in Mesa, Arizona, is seeking an Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join a high-volume trauma program. You’ll provide inpatient, operative, and perioperative care alongside fellowship-trained surgeons, delivering autonomy and meaningful patient impact.

The role involves evaluating trauma patients, operating room assistance, and coordinating discharges within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current or eligible Arizona PA or NP license.
• NCCPA certification (PA) or national NP certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage orthopedic trauma patients in the emergency department and inpatient setting.
• Round on hospitalized patients and provide daily management.
• Assist orthopedic trauma surgeons in the operating room.
• Perform post-operative care, dressing changes, splinting, casting, and fracture management within scope of practice.
• Coordinate patient discharges and follow-up care.
• Document patient encounters and communicate treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled.

Skills

Orthopedic trauma experience

Emergency medicine exposure

Education

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

Job description

Mesa, United States | Posted on 07/08/2026

NOW HIRING — SURGICAL AFFILIATES MANAGEMENT GROUP (SAMGI)

Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Mesa, Arizona|Level II Trauma Center|183 Shifts Annually

Trauma bay one minute. OR the next. Rounding after that.

This is orthopedic traumamedicine at its highest gear - fractures, high-energy injuries, and split-second decisions alongside fellowship-trained surgeons who trust you to lead. No two shifts look the same, and every one of them matters. If you want real autonomy, real volume, and a team that has your back, keep reading.

The Opportunity

Join an established, high-volume orthopedic trauma program in Mesa, Arizona, supporting fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeons. You’ll deliver a true mix of inpatient, operative, and perioperative care — collaborating daily with trauma services, emergency medicine, nursing, and rehab teams to get patients back on their feet, faster.

Why Mesa, Arizona?

Trade the daily grind for 300+ days of sunshine. Mesa sits right in the heart of the Phoenix metro area, putting hiking, biking, and desert adventure minutes from home and the energy of the East Valley’s booming healthcare scene right at your fingertips. Big career, better lifestyle.

Schedule

• 183 shifts annually
• Combination of weekday, weekend, and holiday coverage

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and manage orthopedic trauma patients in the emergency department and inpatient setting
• Round on hospitalized patients and provide daily management
• Assist orthopedic trauma surgeons in the operating room
• Perform post-operative care, dressing changes, splinting, casting, and fracture management within scope of practice
• Coordinate patient discharges and follow-up care
• Document patient encounters and communicate treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled

What You Bring to the Team

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Current or eligible Arizona PA or NP license
• NCCPA certification (PA) or national NP certification
• Orthopedic, trauma, surgery, or emergency medicine experience preferred
• Eligible for hospital credentialing and privileges

$630 per shift (183 shifts)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Paid onboarding and credentialing support

About SAMGI

Surgical Affiliates Management Group (SAMGI) is a physician-led organization partnering with hospitals and health systems across the country to deliver top-tier trauma and surgical specialty services. We build programs where clinicians are backed, not buried — supported, valued, and set up to do their best work.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and join the SAMGI team in Mesa, Arizona.