Locums Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Seeking a Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant  to assist the orthopedic trauma surgery team. The ideal candidate will have experience managing acute orthopedic injuries in a hospital or trauma setting and be confident working in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons and other hospital staff.

Compensation:  $800 Per Shift 

Responsibilities Include:

• First assist in the OR (if credentialed and experienced)
• Perform orthopedic consults in ED and inpatient floors
• Manage pre- and post-operative orthopedic patients
• Perform joint reductions, splinting, and wound care
• Order and interpret imaging and labs
• Coordinate with trauma and surgical teams

Requirements:

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Active Texas license and DEA
• BLS/ACLS certification
• Orthopedic and/or surgical first assist experience required
• Prior experience in a trauma or hospital-based orthopedic setting required

Located in southeast Texas near the Gulf Coast, Beaumont is a culturally rich city with a friendly community, access to outdoor recreation, and easy travel to Houston and Louisiana. This opportunity is ideal for providers looking to step into a dynamic trauma environment while enjoying the flexibility of locums work.