NP PA - Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedic Trauma

Intermountain Health•St. George, UT

1d•$57 - $88•Onsite

About The Position

When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.” About this role: As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in Orthopedic Trauma Medicine, you will work with a team of healthcare professionals committed to providing compassionate care and excellent patient experience. In this role you will work alongside a well-established group of three Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons and four APPs managing patients in the clinic, the hospital, and as first assist in the operating room (OR) as needed. In this role, you will: Provide clinical care at Intermountain Health St. George Hospital and the Southwest Ortho Clinic Work full time (40 hours/week) with an anticipated schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week Participate in a rotating call schedule shared among four APPs, including: Treating post-operative patients in clinic First assist in the OR Rounding on hospital inpatients as needed Collaborate closely with physicians and care team members in a multidisciplinary, team-oriented environment focused on high-quality patient care How we'll support you: We care about your well-being which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package. What you’ll bring: PA or NP degree from a fully accredited program At least 1-2 years of experience as a PA or NP required - new grads will NOT be considered Experience in orthopedics or other surgical subspecialities Active, unobstructed UT license, or the ability to obtain one BLS certification and DEA Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process About us: Intermountain Health is a model health system providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the mountain west. Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values at: About Intermountain! What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health? It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes. Life in the Mountain West St. George is located within sculpted red rock desert valleys that are nestled below pine covered mountain peaks. The area is surrounded by multiple national parks and is a top destination with its year-round warm weather and favorable climate, golf courses, outdoor recreation opportunities and collegiate town environment. It is in the top ten fastest growing cities in the United States with a population of about 180,000. To help accommodate the rapid growth, St. George Regional Medical Center is a level II trauma center, recently expanding to 336 inpatient beds, has more than 320 physicians on staff, serves southern Utah, northern Arizona, and Nevada. Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. - and - Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. - and - Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. - and - Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. - and - Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc). - and - May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Requirements

PA or NP degree from a fully accredited program
At least 1-2 years of experience as a PA or NP required - new grads will NOT be considered
Experience in orthopedics or other surgical subspecialities
Active, unobstructed UT license, or the ability to obtain one
BLS certification and DEA
Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process

Responsibilities

Provide clinical care at Intermountain Health St. George Hospital and the Southwest Ortho Clinic
Work full time (40 hours/week) with an anticipated schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week
Participate in a rotating call schedule shared among four APPs, including: Treating post-operative patients in clinic First assist in the OR Rounding on hospital inpatients as needed
Collaborate closely with physicians and care team members in a multidisciplinary, team-oriented environment focused on high-quality patient care