Orthopedic Surgery - General Job In Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Advanced Practice Provider
Description
Specialization:
Orthopaedic Surgery
Job Summary:
Portsmouth Regional Hospital has an excellent opportunity for a hospital-based Physician Assistant to provide orthopedic trauma coverage at a level II trauma hospital in Portsmouth, NH. This is an exceptional opportunity for an orthopedic PA who wishes to urtilize their experience, skills, and potential.Description and Qualifications:
- Excellent to practice with level of autonomy, and in collaboration with the on-call orthopedic surgeon
- Weekdays 3 pm - 11 pm shift to cover fully hospital on-site orthopedic trauma with no call coverage
- Rounding, consults, orthopedic ER coverage and some OR 1st assist when needed
- Must be self-motiviated
- Orthopedic experience is valued and needed. Triage skills and time management atpness required
- Must demonstrate quality professional interpersonal skills to communicate well with clinical teams, departments, nursting staff
- New Hampshire licensure or ability to obtain
- NCCPA certified
- Competitive salary, CME allowance/time, 401 matching, and more
- 220-bed acute care facility with a Level II Trauma status
- Trauma team coverage of non-orthopedic trauma
- In-house hospital coverage 24/7
- Coastal beaches, restaurants, and entertainment
- A host of outdoor activities in all 4 seasons
- Top-notch educational institutions - both public and private
- No sales tax or state income tax
- A one-hour drive to Boston and one-hour drive to Portland, Maine
- Proximity to mountains offering skiing, riding, hiking, and prominent foliage
Portsmouth, a seacoast city, sits near the mouth of the Piscataqua River, which divides the states of New Hampshire and Maine. Portsmouth is at the core of a metropolitan region that includes several small cities and towns. As the nation’s third oldest city, Portsmouth is rich in history and abundant cultural activities. Portsmouth offers small-town charm blended with easy access to beaches and major cities; Boston is just an hour drive away. Close to ocean, lakes and mountains. No income tax or state sales tax.
New Hampshire’s Portsmouth Regional Hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical services to the residents of New England’s Greater Seacoast area. The Seacoast stretches from Southern Maine coast to Northeastern Massachusetts. The 220 bed hospital is home to more than 200 physicians and 1,100 employees.
Because of the hospital’s progressive approach and proven outcomes, area residents no longer need to travel to Boston for a vast array of procedures and services. The hospital serves as a regional tertiary center for Cardiac and Neurosurgery.
In addition to the availability of advanced technology, physicians can rely on 24/7 inpatient Hospitalist program and superior nursing care that has helped Portsmouth Regional Hospital rank among the top hospitals nationwide in patient satisfaction.
A $63 million facility expansion and renovation began in 2008, adding more than 67,000 square feet of new construction and 88,000 square feet of renovations to the existing facility.