Nurse Practitioner - Surgery Orthopedic

• Job Id: Y-NP-3480046
• Profession: Nurse Practitioner
• Specialty: Surgery Orthopedic
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Buffalo, MN
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Apr 01, 2027 – Sep 16, 2027
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7am-4:30pm (OR M/T/Th, clinic W, Admin F)

Patient Information

• Patient Demographics: Mostly teenage and adult, no age restriction
• Patient Volume/Census: 20-25 patients per day (clinic)
• Rounding: Mornings and occasional weekends

Case Mix: Orthopedic surgery including total joint replacements, fracture repairs, foot/ankle, shoulder, knee, hip, hand/wrist, general orthopedics

Facility Information

• No. of Beds in Department: 34 (hospital)
• EMR System: Epic
• Reason for Coverage: Military leave (6-8 months)

Required Procedures

• First assist in OR for total joint replacements
• Fracture repairs
• Foot/ankle surgeries
• Shoulder surgeries
• Knee surgeries
• Hip surgeries
• Hand/wrist surgeries
• General orthopedics
• Casting/splinting/DME application
• Joint injections

Job Requirements

• Licenses: Active MN license (PA or NP)
• Board: Board certification in specialty (MN Board of Medical Practice or equivalent)
• DEA: Yes

Certifications: BLS Tier 1 – Basic Life Support required within 180 days; Certification as Physician Assistant (NCCPA) or Certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) required upon hire

Experience: Minimum 1+ year experience; 1+ year OR experience required; prior orthopedic/sports medicine experience preferred

Other Qualifications: CSR (Controlled Substance Registration) required

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide orthopedic surgical assistance in the OR, including first assist for total joint replacements, fracture repairs, and various orthopedic surgeries.

• Manage clinic patient visits, seeing 20-25 patients per day for orthopedic consultations and follow-ups.
• Perform casting, splinting, DME application, and joint injections as needed.
• Conduct rounding on patients in the mornings and occasional weekends.
• Administer and coordinate care in collaboration with attending physicians and support staff.