Orthopedic Trauma Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Willing to Train

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an Orthopedic Trauma Surgery team in Goodyear, AZ. The role involves managing patients from initial consultations to post-operative follow-ups in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Ideal candidates hold NP or PA credentials with AZ licensure and have trauma or orthopedic experience. BLS/ACLS and DEA registration are required, with flexibility for varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with current Arizona licensure
• BLS and ACLS certification
• DEA registration or ability to obtain
• Strong clinical decision-making and procedural skills
• Ability to work independently in a team setting

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient and emergency room consultations for orthopedic trauma cases
• First assist in the operating room with trauma and acute orthopedic procedures
• Conduct pre-op and post-op evaluations and rounding
• Perform procedures such as joint reductions, splinting, and wound care
• Collaborate with trauma surgeons and multidisciplinary teams
• Document patient care accurately in the EMR
• Coordinate care, discharge planning and patient education
• Rotate coverage including days, nights, weekends and holidays

Skills

NP or PA certification

BLS/ACLS certification

Arizona licensure

DEA registration

Independent practice

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled NursePractitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our OrthopedicTrauma Surgery team in Goodyear,AZ. The ideal candidate will be experienced inmanaging orthopedic trauma patients across the continuum of care—from initialconsults to post-operative follow-ups—and comfortable working in a fast-paced,team-oriented hospital setting.

Responsibilities:

• Perform inpatient and emergency roomconsultations for orthopedic trauma cases
• First assist in the operating room withtrauma and acute orthopedic surgical procedures
• Conduct pre-op and post-op patientevaluations and rounding
• Perform procedures such as jointreductions, splinting, and wound care
• Collaborate with trauma surgeons,orthopedic staff, and multidisciplinary teams
• Accurately document patient care in theelectronic medical record (EMR) system
• Participate in care coordination,discharge planning, and patient education
• Rotate coverage including days, nights,weekends, and holidays as required

Qualifications:

• Certified Nurse PractitionerorPhysician Assistant
• Current Arizona licensure (oreligibility to obtain prior to start)
• Orthopedic or trauma surgery experiencerequired (preferred: 1+ years)
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
• Strong clinical decision-making,procedural skills, and ability to work independently

Goodyear, AZ offersyear-round sunshine, affordable living, outdoor recreation, and quick access toPhoenix metro amenities, making it a great place to live and work.