Orthopedic Surgery, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Trauma

Job Description

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) is a 650+ provider multispecialty group practice that seeks a full time certified advanced practice provider (PA-C or NP-C) to manage orthopedic trauma patients in collaboration with the orthopedic trauma surgeon(s).  The position includes direct clinical management through utilization of approved protocols and procedures as well as appropriate medical consultation. The APP will work closely with the Orthopedic Trauma Medical Director and other members of the trauma service to evaluate new trauma patients in the Emergency Room, to provide direction to hospital personnel regarding patient management issues, and to manage inpatient orthopedic fracture patients.  This individual will also work in the operating room and outpatient clinic settings. The schedule for this position is a full time rotation of responsibilities include clinic, operating room, inpatient rounding, and potential of APP call coverage as needed. Located at Saint Alphonsus Boise Campus. Coverage of group call during the day shift to include rotating weekends. 

The qualified APP will show evidence of comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills and problem-solving abilities, and commit to a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care. Candidates must hold a valid controlled substance registration with both the Idaho Board of Pharmacy and the DEA and should have past surgical and/or critical care experience in a hospital-based setting.

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (SARMC) is the principal provider of advanced, innovative and interdisciplinary trauma and critical care services. In addition, SARMC is an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center whose annual trauma volumes exceed 1,250 with over 400 patients with an ISS>16.  Trauma is predominantly blunt in nature. The trauma surgeons participate in a primary and back-up call panel arrangement.

Requirements :

• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner medical license in Idaho; valid controlled substance registration with Idaho; Board of Pharmacy and DEA.
• A strong medical background and a desire to develop a practice to support a growing multi-specialty medical group.  In providing this support, you will obtain Idaho medical licensure to maintain and strengthen the Health System's general internal program across all communities we serve. 

Salary and Benefits :

• Relocation
• PTO & CME Allocation
• Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail)
• Health/Dental/Vision
• Retirement (403b)