Job Description
Orthopedic Trauma Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Mesa, ArizonaLevel II Trauma Center183 Shifts Annually
Trauma bay one minute. OR the next. Rounding after that.
This is orthopedic trauma medicine at its highest gear - fractures, high-energy injuries, and split-second decisions alongside fellowship-trained surgeons who trust you to lead. No two shifts look the same, and every one of them matters. If you want real autonomy, real volume, and a team that has your back, keep reading.
The Opportunity
Join an established, high-volume orthopedic trauma program in Mesa, Arizona, supporting fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeons. You'll deliver a true mix of inpatient, operative, and perioperative care - collaborating daily with trauma services, emergency medicine, nursing, and rehab teams to get patients back on their feet, faster.
Schedule
• 183 shifts annually
• Rotating schedule
• Combination of weekday, weekend, and holiday coverage
What You'll Do
• Evaluate and manage orthopedic trauma patients in the emergency department and inpatient setting
• Round on hospitalized patients and provide daily management
• Assist orthopedic trauma surgeons in the operating room
• Perform post-operative care, dressing changes, splinting, casting, and fracture management within scope of practice
• Coordinate patient discharges and follow-up care
• Document patient encounters and communicate treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team
• Participate in weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled
What You Bring to the Team
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Current or eligible Arizona PA or NP license
• NCCPA certification (PA) or national NP certification
• Orthopedic, trauma, surgery, or emergency medicine experience preferred
• Operating room experience preferred
• Eligible for hospital credentialing and privileges
Compensation & Benefits
$630 per shift (183 shifts)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
CME allowance
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Paid onboarding and credentialing support
