Orthopedic Physician Assistant Needed in Texas

Job description

Orthopedic APP (NP or PA) Needed in Texas
Target Start Date: June 1, 2026
Contract Length: 6‑week assignment (locum tenens), potential extension

Schedule
Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours — no call
Shift Structure & Expectations:

3×12 schedule
Night shifts: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Full‑time inpatient orthopedic coverage
No weekends noted in listing

EMR: Not specified

Practice Details
Setting:

Inpatient orthopedic service within a hospital‑affiliated clinic

Reason for Opening:

Coverage needed for APP going on maternity leave

Support & Responsibilities:

Rounding on inpatient orthopedic patients
Seeing orthopedic consults in the hospital
Collaborating with the orthopedic provider on call
Must have a clean malpractice and disciplinary background
Preference for local candidates

Credentialing Timeframe: ~130 days

Clinical Scope

Inpatient rounding on post‑operative and acute orthopedic patients
Performing orthopedic consult evaluations
Communicating consult findings with attending/provider on call
Nighttime inpatient coverage in an orthopedic setting
No outpatient clinic responsibilities indicated


Requirements

Role: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Orthopedics
Experience: Orthopedic background required
License: Active Texas license required (not willing to license)
Certifications: Not specified
Skills Required:

Independent orthopedic inpatient management
Ability to assess and manage consults at night
Strong communication with on‑call providers




Location
McKinney, Texas — Inpatient orthopedic service environment with night‑shift coverage needs.


If you are interested or would like to be presented, please reach out to me for more details.

Morgan Hennessey
Recruiting Consultant
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• Medical malpractice insurance, travel, and lodging provided
• No Call
• 3 12s