Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Ortho Hospitalist

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Ortho Hospitalist

OPPORTUNITY CRITERIA

PROFESSION Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant

SPECIALTY

Hospitalist, Orthopedics

LOAN REPAYMENT

Not Specified

SALARY RANGE

Not Specified

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full Time

BONUSES OFFERED

None

NOT-FOR-PROFIT

501(c)(3)

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) is a physician led 650+ provider multispecialty group that has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) who ismitted to a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care and who is willing to support the growth of an orthopedic practice as part of a dedicated orthopedic program. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday with a minimum of 36 patient-facing hours per week. Minimal call is required to cover PTO/emergencies, may include after-hours and weekends. Responsibilities include co-management of the orthopedic patient in collaboration with the patient's primary orthopedic surgeon. This involves direct management of the patient including, but not limited to, the multiple types of joint injections, casting, pre-operative history and physicals, surgical assisting, post-operative follow up, and management of both acute conditions as well as chronic, non-surgical conditions. The advanced practice provider would be responsible for ordering, interpreting and evaluating laboratory and diagnostic data, prescribing medications, and developing a treatment plan. This position specifically attends to the hospital consults, IP follow ups, manages IP discharges for all IP status surgeries, primary service call 8am - 5pm weekdays, ED consults and referral triage/management. The qualified candidate will exude passion about orthopedic health issues and demonstrate evidence ofprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills and problem-solving abilities. The desirable candidate will also have prior healthcare experience in a Hospitalist and/or clinic role.

Support:

Team of 5 full-time PA's and a sports med provider who support 5 surgeons from general orthopedics, sports medicine, foot & ankle and spine surgery. Surgeries are performed at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa.

Requirements:

Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner medical license in Idaho; valid controlled substance registration with Idaho; Board of Pharmacy and DEA. A strong medical background and a desire to develop a practice to support a growing multi-specialty medical group. In providing this support, you will obtain Idaho medical licensure to maintain and strengthen the Health System's general internal program across allmunities we serve.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

An excellentpensation and benefits package is available for the right candidate including: Relocation CME Allocation Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail) Health/Dental/Vision Retirement (403b)

ABOUT THE FACILITY

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 also the region's only ACS verified Level II Trauma Center. Along with Saint Alphonsus Medical Group's 500+ providers at many clinic locations, we serve the full range of the health and wellness needs of ourmunities. Saint Alphonsus is a member of Trinity Health, the second largest Catholic health care system in the nation. To learn more about Saint Alphonsus, please visit saintalphonsus.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

Nampa, Idaho is Idaho's second-largest city with a population of more than 93,000 residents. Situated in Canyon County, Nampa lies west of Boise and is located in the center of the Boise metro area; it is less than 20 miles from the Boise Airport. Located along Interstate 84, the area boasts excellent transportation corridors in all four directions. Nampa, Meridian and Boise anchor this growing, mid-sized metropolitan area of 760,000+ people. An outdoor enthusiast's paradise with a flourishing winery presence and arts and entertainment scene, the region offers a reasonable cost of living, low crime rate, excellent cultural programs, neighborhood parks and nearby forests and rivers. Idaho's culture of physician independence also makes it one of the best places in America to be a practicing physician. The Boise Metro Area is consistently listed as one of the best places in the country to live, work and play!