Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Urgent Care

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) is a physician led 600+ provider multispecialty group that has an excellent opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (PA or NP) who is committed to a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care and who is willing to support the urgent needs of orthopedic and sports injuries as part of a larger employed orthopedic program.

Responsibilities include evaluation of musculoskeletal injuries and sport related concussions that present to the walk-in orthopedic urgent care.  This involves direct management of the patient including, but not limited to, the following exams, procedures and services:  multiple joint injections, splinting, casting, bracing, history and physicals, proper referral placement, 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.

The qualified candidate will exude passion about orthopedic health issues and demonstrate evidence of comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills and problem-solving abilities.  The desirable candidate will also have prior healthcare experience in an urgent care or emergency setting. This position is full time with an Urgent Care schedule of M-F, Mid-day to early evenings. Call: Sports practice and event call shared with other eligible members.

Support:   24/7 CRNA Anesthesia; Level II Trauma Center; ED; Saint Alphonsus FM, UC, specialty clinics and ancillary services on-site; community primary and specialty care clinics.  Onsite Sports Trained MD/DO, ATC clinic support.

Requirements:

• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner medical license in Idaho and Oregon; valid controlled substance registration with Idaho and Oregon; Board of Pharmacy and DEA.
• A strong medical background and a desire to develop a practice to support a growing multi-specialty medical group. 

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

An excellent compensation and benefits package is available for the right candidate including:

• Relocation
• PTO & CME Allocation
• Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail)
• Health/Dental/Vision
• Retirement (403b)