Orthopedic Trauma PA​/NP - PER DIEM

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant PER DIEM to join our team in Phoenix, Arizona. You will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive acute care to patients with orthopedic conditions, including but not limited to the following.

• Assist with the inpatient management of orthopedic patients including preoperative, perioperative and postoperative care.
• Rotating 24 hour First Call for the Orthopedic service among 10 PAs.
• First assist in orthopedic surgeries.
• Round on inpatients, coordinate interdisciplinary care with Medical and Trauma teams.
• Consult on ER patients, providing diagnosis, appropriate plan of care and referrals as appropriate.
• Order, interpret and analyze diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe and administer medications and physical therapy as necessary.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement for patient care.
• Works within a multidisciplinary team.
• Additional duties as assigned by leadership.

PA Requirements:

• Degree as a Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• 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.

NP Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Graduate of accredited program for Nurse Practitioners
• Compact state or Arizona RN license
• Arizona Advanced Practice Nurse 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

Phoenix, Arizona.

$76.14 - $76.14 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.