Locums – APP – Nurse Practitioner – Orthopedic Surgery, Arizona (Western Region)

Job description

Assignment Overview

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner

Facility: Community hospital

Start Date: ASAP (target start within 2 weeks)

Contract Length: Ongoing

Coverage Type: Scheduled clinic and inpatient support

Practice Setting: Outpatient and inpatient

Call: None

Name Clear Process: No

Schedule

Shift Type: Day shifts

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (facility to confirm)

Coverage Needs: Full-time preferred; multiple providers requested

Clinical Scope & Responsibilities

Orthopedic surgery support with a focus on knees, hips, and shoulders

Provide outpatient clinic coverage

Inpatient orthopedic support as needed

First Assist responsibilities required

Average patient volume: 5–8 patients per day

Support & Facility Details

Support Staff: 1 RN, 3 Medical Assistants

Hospital Size: Approximately 80 beds

EMR: Medhost

Requirements

Board Certification: Required

Licensure: Active Arizona license or IMLC

DEA: Required

Experience: Must be comfortable with first assist duties

NPs Only: Yes

Credentialing

Estimated timeframe: 3–5 weeks