Orthopedic Trauma NP/PA

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Orthopedic Trauma Advanced Practitioner, you will be a pivotal asset in acute care patient management, delivering comprehensive orthopedic support in a dynamic Phoenix, Arizona environment. Focused on trauma surgery, you'll leverage your expertise as either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role is perfect for a highly motivated healthcare professional seeking an impactful position within an orthopedic surgical team. Every day you will drive inpatient orthopedic care, spanning preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative phases. You will provide critical first assist support in the operating room and manage 24‑hour first call rotations among your peer PAs, ensuring rapid response for orthopedic emergencies. Your responsibilities will also include interdisciplinary rounding with medical and trauma teams, ER patient consultations for accurate diagnosis and referrals, and the interpretation of diagnostic tests to guide patient care plans. To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong foundation in orthopedic trauma, demonstrating proficiency in medication administration, physical therapy prescriptions, and actively participating in quality assurance and improvement initiatives. Your ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team and provide patient‑centered care will be essential. We are seeking a dedicated professional seeking to excel in a challenging yet rewarding orthopedic advanced practice position. 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. 3+ years Trauma experience is a MUST. NP Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona Graduate of accredited program for Nurse Practitioners 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 3+ years Trauma experience. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dignity Health Medical Group