Orthopedic Trauma Surgery NP/PA

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 113,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

Relocation assistance

Employer retirement plan match

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Orthopedic Trauma Advanced Practitioner (NP or PA) to support acute care orthopedic trauma patients. You will participate in 24-hour first-call coverage with 10 PAs, assist surgeries, manage inpatient rounds, and coordinate multidisciplinary care to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

This role includes benefits, CME allowance, tail malpractice coverage, relocation assistance, and employer retirement matching.

Qualifications

• PA-C with AZ license and NCCPA certification.
• DEA registration required.
• MSN for NP with active CA or AZ RN license and AZ NP certifications.
• Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide preoperative assessments, perioperative support and postoperative care.
• Participate in 24-hour Orthopedic First Call coverage with the team.
• Assist in orthopedic surgeries and conduct inpatient rounds.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care with Medical and Trauma teams.
• Manage ER consultations, diagnose, develop treatment plans and order tests.
• Prescribe medications and coordinate physical therapy.

Skills

Orthopedic trauma

Acute care management

Surgical assistance

Team collaboration

Clinical coordination

Education

PA-C

AZ PA license

NCCPA certification

DEA registration

MSN (NP)

AZ/CA RN license

AZ NP certification (AACN/AANP/ANCC)

RNFA

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Orthopedic Trauma Advanced Practitioner, you will be a vital member of our acute care team in Phoenix, Arizona, providing unparalleled support to orthopedic trauma patients. This dynamic role on our Orthopedic Trauma Surgery service offers an exceptional opportunity for a skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to make a significant impact on patient outcomes within a leading healthcare system. We are actively seeking a highly motivated and compassionate professional to contribute to our commitment to patient-centered care and orthopedic excellence.

Every day you will engage in comprehensive patient management, from preoperative assessments and perioperative support to meticulous postoperative care. You'll take an active role in our rotating 24-hour Orthopedic First Call, collaborating with a team of 10 PAs to ensure continuous coverage. Your expertise will be essential as you first assist in orthopedic surgeries, conduct thorough inpatient rounds, and expertly coordinate interdisciplinary care with our Medical and Trauma teams. Furthermore, you will manage ER patient consultations, providing accurate diagnoses, developing appropriate treatment plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and prescribing personalized medication regimens and physical therapy.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical acumen in orthopedic trauma, demonstrating proficiency in acute care management and surgical assistance. You will be a collaborative team player, adept at working within a multidisciplinary environment to optimize patient care pathways and actively contribute to our quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives. Your ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting, coupled with exceptional communication and decision-making skills, will be critical in delivering the highest standard of care to our trauma patients in a hospital setting.

We are offering full benefits, CME allowance, Malpractice with tail coverage, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. We also offer a retirement plan with employer match. Qualified candidates may also be eligible for student loan repayment.

Job Requirements

Required

PA

• Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Must hold and maintain: a.) AZ Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants License, b.) NCCPA - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant
• Valid DEA registration.
• Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff

NP

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Graduate of accredited program for Nurse Practitioners
• Active or eligible license in the state of California
• Compact state or Arizona RN license
• Must hold and maintain National Certificate as a nurse practitioner in area of specialty under AZ regulations: a.) NP-AACN, b.) NP-AANP, c.) NP-ANCC
• Valid DEA registration
• RNFA
• Must meet credentialing criteria for medical staff

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed provider group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 350 providers and 850 support staff who cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 sub-specialty services. The physicians and APPs provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic research and leadership roles. DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

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Pay Range

$112,569 - $163,217 /year

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.