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.

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.

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 the Idaho Board of Pharmacy and DEA.
• Past surgical and/or critical care experience in a hospital-based setting.
• Evidence of 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 750,000+ people. Known for its outdoor recreation, flourishing arts and entertainment scene, reasonable cost of living, low crime rate, and excellent cultural programs, the region offers neighborhood parks, nearby forests, and rivers. Idaho’s culture of physician independence makes it one of the best places in America for practicing physicians. 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. As 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 demonstrate and model these values while honoring the dignity of every person and embracing diverse perspectives and experiences.