Per Diem Orthopedic NP/PA: High-Impact Hospitalist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New England Baptist Hospital seeks an NP/PA to provide consultative medical support to orthopedic and other surgical patients across the hospital. You will perform initial consultations on high-risk post-operative patients and conduct daily follow-ups as medically indicated.

Responsibilities include rounding with hospitalist teams, documenting thoroughly, coordinating discharge with Case Manager, and supporting perioperative medical conditions. A strong acute-care background is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• NCCPA certification or Certification as Adult/Family NP.
• 2–4 years of acute care inpatient experience, preferably in complex medical patients.
• Current DEA license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist Orthopedic Surgeons in surgery and follow OR policies.
• Round on orthopedic patients; perform H&Ps; order tests and write prescriptions within license.
• Coordinate discharge planning with Case Manager and physicians.
• Daily rounding and clinical documentation of patient status and plan of care.
• Participate in education, research and development of clinical pathways and protocols.
• Support inpatient pain management program and respond to orthopedic consults.
• Educate medical staff and students; assist in continuing education events.

Skills

Acute care

Clinical rounding

Patient communication

Education

Master’s Degree in PA or NP

Tools

NCCPA certification

DEA license

BLS

ACLS

Job description

New England Baptist Hospital seeks an NP/PA to provide consultative medical support to orthopedic and other surgical patients across the hospital. You will perform initial consultations on high-risk post-operative patients and conduct daily follow-ups as medically indicated.

Responsibilities include rounding with hospitalist teams, documenting thoroughly, coordinating discharge with Case Manager, and supporting perioperative medical conditions. A strong acute-care background is essential.