Orthopaedic Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner

ORTHO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/NURSE PRACTITIONER Brattleboro Memorial Hospital has been serving the town of Brattleboro and surrounding communities in southern Vermont, southwestern New Hampshire, and western Massachusetts for 120 years. Nestled in the beautiful Green Mountains, Brattleboro is a progressive arts community with a vibrant, family-oriented downtown lined with coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, and bookstores. You will also find a museum and arts center, food co-op, farmer#s market, public library, and live music venues. Numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation include hiking, skiing, golf, biking, swimming, and boating. Housing options range from modern downtown apartments to 1700s farmhouses, and parents with school-age children can feel good about the area#s excellent public and private schools. We look forward to welcoming you to our hospital and to our community! POSITION SUMMARY The Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) assists the orthopedic surgeons in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions. The PA or NP will practice under a supervising physician with responsibilities to include conducting patient evaluations, formulating treatment plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, assisting in surgeries, providing patient education, and managing post-operative care. They may also perform procedures like joint injections, aspirations, reductions and wound care. Excellent communication and clinical skills are essential for this role. BENEFITS We offer a competitive compensation package that includes: Medical, Dental, # Vision coverage (with an annual allowance for complementary medicine); Generous ETO package; CME/Dues package; Competitive retirement package that includes a 6% earnings annual contribution with an additional 1% match QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Certification/degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program EXPERIENCE/SKILLSET: Two years of Orthopaedic PA or NP experience preferred, will consider other surgical specialties New graduates and non-surgical specialty experience will be considered LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S): Eligible for licensure as a PA-C or NP by the State of Vermont Eligible for certification as an PA or NP by a nationally recognized organization, which is recognized by the Vermont State Board of Medical Practice Healthcare Provider CPR certification Qualified to be credentialed by the BMH Medical Staff DEA license

ORTHO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/NURSE PRACTITIONER

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital has been serving the town of Brattleboro and surrounding communities in southern Vermont, southwestern New Hampshire, and western Massachusetts for 120 years. Nestled in the beautiful Green Mountains, Brattleboro is a progressive arts community with a vibrant, family-oriented downtown lined with coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, and bookstores. You will also find a museum and arts center, food co-op, farmer's market, public library, and live music venues. Numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation include hiking, skiing, golf, biking, swimming, and boating. Housing options range from modern downtown apartments to 1700s farmhouses, and parents with school-age children can feel good about the area's excellent public and private schools. We look forward to welcoming you to our hospital and to our community!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) assists the orthopedic surgeons in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions. The PA or NP will practice under a supervising physician with responsibilities to include conducting patient evaluations, formulating treatment plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, assisting in surgeries, providing patient education, and managing post-operative care. They may also perform procedures like joint injections, aspirations, reductions and wound care. Excellent communication and clinical skills are essential for this role.

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage (with an annual allowance for complementary medicine);

• Generous ETO package;

• CME/Dues package;

• Competitive retirement package that includes a 6% earnings annual contribution with an additional 1% match

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Certification/degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program

EXPERIENCE/SKILLSET:

• Two years of Orthopaedic PA or NP experience preferred, will consider other surgical specialties

• New graduates and non-surgical specialty experience will be considered

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S):

• Eligible for licensure as a PA-C or NP by the State of Vermont

• Eligible for certification as an PA or NP by a nationally recognized organization, which is recognized by the Vermont State Board of Medical Practice

• Healthcare Provider CPR certification

• Qualified to be credentialed by the BMH Medical Staff

• DEA license