Nurse Practition or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Trauma; Lubbock, TX

Overview

Description Provides Orthopedic Trauma Surgery care to patients acting as an assistant to physicians in the clinic following established standards and practices with minimal supervision. Physician Assistant will be responsible in partnering with Trauma Surgeons in the triage and evaluation of patients in the hospital and in the clinic. In the hospital, ordering of diagnostic imaging, medications, and posting for surgery is expected while on call.

In the clinic, physician assistant will perform evaluations, co-plan with treatment plans, and carry out appropriate plan.

• Provide Orthopedic Trauma Surgery care to patients as an assistant to physicians in the clinic and hospital following established standards and practices with minimal supervision.
• Partner with Trauma Surgeons in the triage and evaluation of patients in the hospital and in the clinic.
• In the hospital, order diagnostic imaging, medications, and post for surgery while on call.
• In the clinic, perform evaluations, co-plan with treatment plans, and carry out appropriate plans.

• 6 days of 24 hour call per month with Attending Physician and 3 days of clinic
• Duration:
  Full-time
• No required travel except to and from work
• MIN
  
  Education:
  
  BA/BS/Undergraduate with appropriate certifications
• Minimal Experience is OK but orthopedic experience is preferred

• Salary: $140K base + Call Pay; experience is considered
• Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement 401(k) with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, time off benefits, voluntary benefits, well-being resources, and more

• Workplace type:
  On-site
• Location:
  
  Covenant Hospital Lubbock, TX 79410

Contact:
Roxanne Faison

Email: sepedar1

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