Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Trauma - FT - Boise, ID

About the Role

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG), a 650+ provider multispecialty group practice, seeks a certified advanced practice provider (PA-C or NP-C) to manage orthopedic trauma patients in collaboration with 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, provide direction to hospital personnel regarding patient management issues, and manage inpatient orthopedic fracture patients. This role also involves working in the operating room and outpatient clinic settings.

The qualified candidate will demonstrate comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new trauma patients in the Emergency Room.
• Provide direction to hospital personnel regarding patient management issues.
• Manage inpatient orthopedic fracture patients.
• Work in the operating room and outpatient clinic settings.
• Collaborate with orthopedic trauma surgeons and the trauma service team.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP-C) medical license in Idaho.
• Valid controlled substance registration with both the Idaho Board of Pharmacy and the DEA.
• Past surgical and/or critical care experience in a hospital-based setting.

About the Organization

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

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a growing four-hospital, 714-bed, 74-clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon, and northern Nevada. It is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit health systems in the nation.

About the Community

Nampa, Meridian, and Boise anchor this vibrant and growing mid-sized metropolitan area of 760,000+ people. Known for its outdoor recreational opportunities, flourishing arts and entertainment scene, reasonable cost of living, low crime rate, and excellent cultural programs, the region offers a high quality of life. The Boise Metro Area consistently ranks as one of the best places in the country to live, work, and play.