Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant - Ortho Trauma Surgery

THE OPPORTUNITY: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

THE LOCATION: Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Ready for a change? We have an excellent, full time opportunity available for an experienced NP or PA to join our orthopedic trauma surgery team in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The staff is friendly and team oriented to work with and the focus is on providing the highest level of care. An excellent mentoring environment is available, as well.

You will be joining a dedicated team of 2 orthopedic trauma surgeons and 6 NPs/PAs at this busy Level II Trauma Center.

Details include:

-Fifteen-12 hour shifts per month to include 2 weekends and 5-night shifts
-Rotating holiday coverage
-Option to block schedule (ex: 7 on/7 off)
-Variety of inpatient, outpatient and surgical first assist opportunities
-Perform procedures (fracture reduction, splinting, skeletal traction pin, etc), inpatient rounding, preoperative assessment and planning, post-operative discharge planning, evaluation of ED trauma patients, evaluate and develop treatment plans for outpatient orthopedic trauma patients (surgical and nonoperative management), serve as first assist in OR. Collaborate with Podiatry and Plastic Surgery teams for management of ankle, foot, wrist and hand injuries.

THE DETAILS:

-MGMA competitive salary and benefit package
-Annual incentive bonuses
-Relocation assistance
-Generous CME allowance and time off
-Medical malpractice

THE QUALIFICATIONS:

-Must be licensed (or eligible) as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania

-At least 1 year of NP/PA experience in Orthopedics, Acute Care Surgery or Orthopedic Trauma is required

THE EMPLOYER

This health system consists of five hospitals and various medical office locations. Our network of more than 600 experienced physicians and advanced practice providers strive to provide clinically excellent health care through a wide range of services. The system covers a 12-county region and employs practitioners in a broad range of specialties who are recognized at the national and state levels for quality of care.

THE COMMUNITY

-This is a thriving, rural community with affordable housing and strong schools

-The area has local festivals, community events, and a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities including hiking, biking, boating and skiing throughout the region.

-Williamsport has a vibrant cultural scene, excellent restaurants with diverse cuisines, a regional airport, two colleges and is within a three-hour drive to urban life in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York, and Baltimore