Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Trauma
Job Description
Our organization is a large multispecialty group practice with over 650 providers, currently in search of a full-time Nurse Practitioner to oversee orthopedic trauma patients in partnership with orthopedic trauma surgeons. This role involves direct clinical management by following established protocols and procedures, along with providing necessary medical consultations. The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate closely with the Orthopedic Trauma Medical Director and other trauma service team members to assess new trauma patients in the Emergency Room, guide hospital staff on patient management, and oversee inpatient orthopedic fracture cases. Additionally, this position will include responsibilities in both the operating room and outpatient clinic environments. The work schedule entails a full-time rotation that encompasses clinic duties, operating room responsibilities, inpatient rounds, and PA call coverage. The PA team comprises seven providers, and coverage for group calls may be required, including nights and weekends.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong assessment capabilities, advanced clinical skills, and effective problem-solving abilities, while embracing a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Applicants must possess a valid controlled substance registration with both the Idaho Board of Pharmacy and the DEA, along with prior surgical and/or critical care experience in a hospital environment.
Our medical center serves as a leading provider of advanced, innovative, and interdisciplinary trauma and critical care services. It is also recognized as an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center, handling over 1,250 trauma cases annually, including more than 400 patients with an Injury Severity Score greater than 16. The trauma cases are primarily blunt injuries, and the trauma surgeons are part of a primary and backup call panel arrangement.
Qualifications:
- Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner medical license in Idaho
- Valid controlled substance registration with the Idaho Board of Pharmacy
- DEA registration
Compensation and Benefits:
- Relocation assistance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) allocation
- Malpractice insurance (including tail coverage)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan (403b)
