Locum Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery Opening - Georgia
Glencoe, Illinois, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Orthopedics
Degree Required Other
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Inpatient Outpatient
Location 30165, Georgia, Georgia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/13/25

Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
  • Requirement: Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant
  • Location: Georgia
  • Job settings: Inpatient, Outpatient
  • Coverage Required: 5/12/2025 - 8/24/2025
  • Schedule: On-site clinical hours and call if needed
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 60 days (clean providers eligible for expedited privileges)
  • License: An active Georgia state license is required.
  • EMR: Epic
  • Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
  • Other Details: The facility which is stroke-certified and trauma level 2 is looking for a provider to cover on-site clinical hours and beeper call if needed. This Level II trauma center is seeking coverage for 7 on / 7 off shifts (Monday–Sunday), with clinic hours Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM (1-hour lunch), and call from 5 PM – 8 AM on weekdays and weekends on rotation. The role involves inpatient/ED rounding on ortho trauma cases and an outpatient clinic schedule, with no first assist needed. Cases are trauma-related, not elective, and include splinting/casting, fracture reductions, and injections. The team consists of two physicians, two APPs (one vacant), two MAs in the clinic, and full nursing support in the inpatient/ED setting.
  • White-glove licensing and credentialing assistance
  • Rf: 99613

Job Responsibilities

- Provide inpatient and ED rounding on ortho trauma cases.
- Manage outpatient clinic patients, performing splinting, casting, fracture reductions, and injections.
- Work collaboratively with a team of physicians, APPs, MAs, and nursing staff.
- Participate in a rotating call schedule for trauma-related cases.

Qualifications

- Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedics or related specialty.
- Active state medical license.
- Experience in trauma-related orthopedic care; no first assist required.
- Strong background in fracture management and non-elective procedures.

Working Hours

- 7 on / 7 off shifts (Monday–Sunday).
- Clinic hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM (includes 1-hour lunch).
- Call coverage: 5 PM – 8 AM on weekdays, with weekend call on rotation.

Skills

- Expertise in trauma-related orthopedic procedures.
- Proficiency in splinting, casting, fracture reductions, and injections.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to manage high-acuity cases in a fast-paced environment.