Orthopedics Physician Assistant

Description

Ortho Trauma APC's (NP / PA), with 2 or more years of experience, please contact Megan Varela-Lujan, Provider Recruitment Manager at to learn more!

SUMMARY : CHRISTUS St. Vincent is seeking an experienced fulltime Advanced Practice Clinician (NP / PA) to join the Ortho Trauma Surgery team. This APC provider will take first call to assist the Ortho trauma Surgeons, round on all inpatients, and to prepare patients for timely and appropriate discharge. The provider may also, on rare occasion, assist Surgeon(s) with surgical cases, and fulfill the need as APC Provider performing selective medical services under the direction of the physician(s).

SCHEDULE : The schedule for this service is 7 days on, 7 off. The work week is Thursday to Wednesday with extended hours as needed. This is an exempt position.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS : Competitive base compensation, commencement and retention bonuses, CME, paid time off, health, dental, vision, employer-paid liability coverage

ORGANIZATION : CHRISTUS St. Vincent is a not-for-profit integrated health system located in the beautiful mountain-west city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, which sees over 300 sunny days per year, commute times under 15 minutes, and offers an abundance of outdoor activities as well as a thriving cultural, art, and music scene. Our 200 bed facility is a Level III trauma center, the only trauma center in Northern New Mexico, and serves a seven county area with over 300,000 residents.

Requirements

EDUCATION : Graduation from a program for Physician Assistants approved by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) of the American Medical Association OR graduation from a National League for Nursing (NLN) approved program for Nurse Practitioners.

CERTIFICATION / LICENSES : Current licensure and certification required by the State of New Mexico to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Current DEA License and Current BLS certification required.

We are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.