Nurse Practitioner​/Surgery - Orthopedics​/Oregon​/Locum Tenens​/Locums Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician

Position: Nurse Practitioner / Surgery - Orthopedics / Oregon / Locum Tenens / Locums Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner or Physician
Location: Jefferson

We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant specializing in Orthopedics for a locum tenens assignment. This exciting opportunity near Jefferson, Oregon, offers a chance to contribute to both inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting the orthopedic team with a combination of clinical hours and on-call duties.

Position Overview:

Location:

Near Jefferson, Oregon Role Type:
Locum Tenens (with potential for permanent placement) Specialty:
Orthopedics (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Start Date:

Expected to begin in December 2024, pending credentialing

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, with a mix of surgical and clinic responsibilities Call Requirements:
Approximately 8-9 call shifts per month from 5 pm to 7 pm, covering clinic calls only Job Highlights:
Practice Setting:
Combination of both inpatient and outpatient care; provides an excellent opportunity for varied clinical experience.

Duties Include:

Assisting in surgeries (Mondays) Clinical support in orthopedic care (Tuesday through Friday) Patient Volume:
Expected caseload of 16-20 patients per shift Call Requirements:
Primarily for clinic-related calls with a 20-minute response time Support Team:
Access to 4 Medical Assistants and a robust support team Requirements:
Oregon License is required at the time of application due to the urgent need for coverage. BLS Certification required; additional certification may be an advantage. Experience in Orthopedics is preferred, particularly with both clinical and surgical duties. Candidates should ideally have a clean credentialing file to facilitate an expedited start. Additional Information:
Credentialing:
Estimated to take up to 90 days; candidates available to start in December are preferred. Housing:
May be arranged upon request, subject to prior approval. Why Consider This Role? Opportunity to work in a beautiful region of Oregon near Jefferson Engaging combination of clinical and surgical responsibilities Competitive rates with vendor-provided insurance If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply now with reference Job  #j-254036.