Orthopedic Surgery NP or PA

SAMGI•Mesa, AZ

1d•$630 - $630•Onsite

About The Position

Join an established, high-volume orthopedic trauma program in Mesa, Arizona, supporting fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeons. You’ll deliver a true mix of inpatient, operative, and perioperative care — collaborating daily with trauma services, emergency medicine, nursing, and rehab teams to get patients back on their feet, faster. This role involves evaluating and managing orthopedic trauma patients in the emergency department and inpatient setting, rounding on hospitalized patients, assisting surgeons in the operating room, performing post-operative care, and coordinating patient discharges and follow-up care. The position offers a unique opportunity for autonomy and high-volume experience in a fast-paced orthopedic trauma environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
Current or eligible Arizona PA or NP license
NCCPA certification (PA) or national NP certification
Eligible for hospital credentialing and privileges

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic, trauma, surgery, or emergency medicine experience preferred
Operating room experience preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage orthopedic trauma patients in the emergency department and inpatient setting
Round on hospitalized patients and provide daily management
Assist orthopedic trauma surgeons in the operating room
Perform post-operative care, dressing changes, splinting, casting, and fracture management within scope of practice
Coordinate patient discharges and follow-up care
Document patient encounters and communicate treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team
Participate in weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled