| Orthopedic Trauma Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Orthopedic Trauma Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant |
Orthopedic Trauma Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant |
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Join a highly skilled orthopedic trauma teamproviding advanced care at a busy regional trauma center serving western SouthDakota and the surrounding region. This is an exciting opportunity for a NursePractitioner or Physician Assistant to practice in a high-acuity, fast-pacedenvironment focused exclusively on orthopedic trauma and emergency care. You'llwork alongside experienced orthopedic trauma surgeons while gaining meaningfuloperative, inpatient, emergency department, and clinic experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Position Highlights<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Full-time Orthopedic Trauma APP position<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Trauma and emergency-based practice with no elective responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Work closely with an experienced multidisciplinary orthopedic trauma team<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">First assist opportunities in the operating room<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Participate in a dedicated orthopedic trauma follow-up clinic<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Excellent work-life balance with a predictable annual schedule<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">164 twelve-hour shifts annually</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">24/7 team coverage<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Typical shifts:<o:p></o:p></span></li> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle"> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">6:30 AM – 6:30 PM<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">6:30 PM – 6:30 AM<o:p></o:p></span></li> </ul></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Evaluate and manage orthopedic trauma patients in the emergency department and inpatient setting.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Round daily on hospitalized orthopedic trauma patients.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">First assist orthopedic trauma surgeons during operative procedures.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Provide fracture management, splinting, casting, wound care, postoperative management, and other procedures within scope of practice.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Participate in a dedicated orthopedic trauma follow-up clinic.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Coordinate care with trauma surgery, emergency medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, and case management teams.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery expectations, and injury prevention.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Cases You'll See<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Pelvic and acetabular fractures<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Upper and lower extremity fractures<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Bread-and-butter hand injuries<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Routine pediatric fractures<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Additional orthopedic trauma and emergency cases requiring surgical and inpatient management<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Current or eligible South Dakota NP or PA license.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">National certification as an NP or NCCPA certification for PAs.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Orthopedic trauma, orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine, or surgical experience preferred but not required.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">New graduates with a strong interest in orthopedic trauma are encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Benefits<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Competitive compensation<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Annual CME stipend<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> |