Nurse Practitioner​/Surgery - Orthopedics Locum Tenens​/Locums - NP​/PA - Orthopedics

Position: Nurse Practitioner / Surgery - Orthopedics Locum Tenens / Locums - NP/PA - Orthopedics Job
Location: Pioneer

Exciting Locum Tenens Opportunity:
Orthopedic NP/PA near Pioneer, CA Are you a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with expertise in Orthopedics, eager to explore a rewarding locum tenens assignment in California? Look no further! We are thrilled to present an exceptional opportunity near Pioneer, CA, offering a blend of inpatient and outpatient orthopedic surgery coverage. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference in patient care.

Reference Job  #j-208661 when applying for this enriching opportunity! Job Details:
Profession:
Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) Specialty:
Orthopedics Certification Requirements: AANP, NCCPA License Requirements:
California Schedule/Availability Requirements:
Assignment:
Inpatient/outpatient onsite coverage, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Immediate start required to assist in filling schedule gaps, seeking coverage for 5 days per week Details:
Average Callback Hours Worked: 4 Setting:
Inpatient/Outpatient FTE: 1.0 Duties:
Primarily surgical assistance for orthopedics, including closing and post-operative patient rounding as needed Required Procedures:
Comprehensive orthopedic procedures such as ORIFs, total joint replacements (knees, hips, and shoulders) Types of Cases: ORIFs, open and robotic-assisted total joints (knee, hip, shoulder), arthroscopies (knee, shoulder, ankle), IM nailing, DHS, external fixation, amputation EMR:
Cerner and PACS (eMedPortal) Patients per Day:
Approximately 5 orthopedic surgeries per day Support Staff:
To be confirmed by the site Reason for Coverage:
Surgical support to bolster the orthopedics service line Additional Facility Details:
The facility does not handle trauma cases as it is not a designated trauma center. However, surgical assistance may be required for add-on cases from the emergency department. Daily coverage in the operating room is expected, with an average of 3-4 cases per day. No clinic responsibilities, and rounding on patients in the nursing unit is not required. FAQs Addressed by Facility:
Scope of Practice:
Focuses on orthopedics, with no trauma cases Specialized Cases:
Includes orthopedic joints/spine, hip fractures, sports injuries, hand and foot procedures, gynecological robotic surgeries, and general robotic/open procedures when orthopedic cases are absent Support Staff:
No additional APPs are available to share the workload Patient Volume:
The hospital handles an average of 346 cases per month, with approximately 85 being orthopedic cases Patient Follow-Up:
The PA can follow up on patients, although the physician is responsible for patient assessments and documentation sign-off. Seize this incredible opportunity to contribute to an esteemed healthcare team near Pioneer, CA. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling locum tenens journey!