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

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).

About the role

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
• Manage inpatient orthopedic fracture patients
• Work in the operating room and outpatient clinic settings

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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

The qualified APP will demonstrate:

• Comprehensive assessment skills
• Expert clinical skills and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care

Community

Nampa, Meridian, and Boise anchor this vibrant and growing mid-sized metropolitan area of 760,000+ people. An outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with a flourishing arts and entertainment scene, the region offers:

• Reasonable cost of living and low crime rate
• Excellent cultural programs, neighborhood parks, and nearby forests and rivers
• Idaho's culture of physician independence

The Boise Metro Area consistently ranks as one of the best places in the country to live, work, and play.

About the organization

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a growing four-hospital, 714-bed, 74-clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon, and northern Nevada. A member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit health systems in the nation, Saint Alphonsus is committed to patient care rooted in its Mission, Vision, and Values. The ideal candidate will honor the dignity of every person and embrace diverse perspectives and experiences.