Nurse Practitioner - Clinic Orthopedic Surgery
Vista Staffing
Montgomery, AL
5x8 hrs, Days
$120K-140K/yearOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- SettingClinic
Pay
Qualifications
- Nurse Practitioner (1 year)
Description
• Full-time trauma orthopaedic surgery position with a large private orthopaedic practice
• Open to nurse practitioners and physician assistants with at least one year of surgical experience- first assistant/OR experience preferred
• Performs minor procedures in ambulatory setting to include suture/staple removal, pin, or external fixator removal, minor debridements, as well as joint aspirations
• Participate in weekly clinic duties (minimum 3 days per week) and assists trauma surgeons and medical assistant evaluating and managing patients with direct oversight and collaboration with surgeon
• Will be responsible for inpatient duties one weekend per month to include rounding, consultations and assisting in surgery as needed
• Responsible for night call (5pm to 7am) up to five nights per month for ED consults from trauma service
• Performs comprehensive hospital-based examinations and documents such in a timely manner when on inpatient/hospital rotation
• Communicates and interacts daily with APP colleagues to facilitate care coordination and provides backup support to other trauma PA/NPs as assigned
• Ability to work autonomously without direct in-office physician presence as per scope of practice
• Facilitates transition of care from inpatient to outpatient for those patients with potential discharge from hospital
• Requires board certification and an Alabama license upon start
• Compensation commensurate upon experience plus $10K sign on bonus and full comprehensive benefit package
• Clinic and hospital located in Montgomery
Employer
Vista Staffing
About Montgomery, AL
- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 91°F and lows of 70°F.
- Winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 36°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in areas popular with travel nurses.
- Car friendliness with easily navigable roads.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to pollen and humidity.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, a thriving art and entertainment scene, including a fabulous community theater.
- Sports enthusiasts can cheer on the Minor League Montgomery Biscuits team.
- Outdoor activities include exploring historical sites related to the Civil Rights Movement and visiting the Village of Old Town Alabama.