Orthopedics Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Trauma

Join our team at the Saint Alphonsus Boise Campus as a Physician Assistant in a full-time role. This position involves a rotation of responsibilities including clinic, operating room, inpatient rounding, and PA call coverage. The PA team consists of seven providers.

Job Description

• Manage orthopedic trauma patients in collaboration with orthopedic trauma surgeons.
• Provide direct clinical management through utilization of approved protocols and procedures.
• Evaluate new trauma patients in the Emergency Room and provide direction to hospital personnel regarding patient management issues.
• Manage inpatient orthopedic fracture patients and work in the operating room and outpatient clinic settings.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner medical license in Idaho.
• Valid controlled substance registration with the Idaho Board of Pharmacy and the DEA.
• Past surgical and/or critical care experience in a hospital-based setting.
• Evidence of comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance.
• PTO & CME allocation.
• Malpractice insurance (including tail coverage).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan (403b).

Community Overview

Nampa, Meridian, and Boise anchor this vibrant and growing mid-sized metropolitan area of over 760,000 people. An outdoor enthusiast's paradise with a flourishing arts and entertainment scene, the region offers a reasonable cost of living, low crime rate, excellent cultural programs, neighborhood parks, and nearby forests and rivers. Idaho's culture of physician independence makes it one of the best places in America to be a practicing physician. The Boise Metro Area consistently ranks as one of the best places in the country to live, work, and play! Saint Alphonsus Health System is a growing four-hospital, 714-bed, 74-clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon, and northern Nevada.