Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Trauma

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is a multispecialty group practice with over 650 providers, currently looking for 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 involve work in both the operating room and outpatient clinic environments. The schedule entails a full-time rotation that includes responsibilities in the clinic, operating room, inpatient rounds, and PA call coverage. The PA team comprises seven (7) providers, and group call coverage 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 Nurse Practitioner medical license in Idaho, along with a controlled substance registration from both the Idaho Board of Pharmacy and the DEA. Previous experience in surgical and/or critical care within a hospital setting is preferred.

Our medical center serves as a leading provider of advanced, innovative, and interdisciplinary trauma and critical care services. Additionally, we are an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center, managing over 1,250 trauma cases annually, including more than 400 patients with an Injury Severity Score (ISS) greater than 16. The nature of trauma cases is primarily blunt, and our trauma surgeons are part of a primary and backup call panel arrangement.

Requirements:

• Current, 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) & Continuing Medical Education (CME) allocation
• Malpractice insurance (including tail coverage)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan (403b)