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

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 Assistants partner 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, the physician assistant performs evaluations, co‑plans with treatment plans, and carries out the appropriate plan.

• 6 days of 24‑hour call per month with Attending Physician and 3 days of clinic.

Duration:
Fulltime, No required travel except to and from work.

Minimum Education:

BA/BS/Undergraduate with appropriate certifications. Minimal experience is acceptable; orthopedic experience is preferred.

Salary: $140,000 base + Call Pay, experience considered.

On‑site

Location:

Covenant Hospital, Lubbock, TX 79410.

Roxanne Faison – email: sepedar1, phone: 806‑543‑4054, office: 806‑725‑4828, please call for more information.

Applications: send resume to contact or directly apply here.

At Providence, our strength lies in our promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we will walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑in‑class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard, and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics, and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we serve more people, advance best practices, and continue our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time‑off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources, and more. Learn more s/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles:
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.