NP/PA needed in Eureka, CA – Orthopedic Surgery (Clinic + OR + Call )

Job description

Location: California
Position: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Start Date: June 18, 2026 (pending credentialing)
Contract Length: Ongoing
Providers Needed: 1–2

📅 Assignment Details
Schedule: Monday–Friday

Weekly Breakdown:

Monday–Thursday: Clinic (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 1-hour unpaid lunch)
Friday: OR day with surgeon (7:30 AM – ~3:00–5:00 PM)
If no cases: clinic or admin day
📞 Call Details
Call Requirement: 5–7 days per month
Weekday Call: 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM
Weekend Call: 24-hour call

🏥 Practice Setting
Setting: Inpatient + Outpatient
Trauma Level: III
EMR: Epic
Support Staff: Yes
🩺 Work Details
Patients per Day: 20–22

Responsibilities Include:
Clinic visits (new consults + follow-ups)
First assist in orthopedic surgeries
Managing post-op patients
Supporting trauma orthopedic cases
🧠 Required Skills & Experience
Comfortable assisting with a wide range of orthopedic procedures
Strong background in trauma orthopedics
Active participation in hospital-based orthopedic care
✅ Requirements
Board Certification: Required
License: Active California license required
DEA: Required
Certifications: BLS
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of current hospital-based orthopedic experience
Must demonstrate recent clinical activity in trauma orthopedics
⏱️ Credentialing
Timeline: ~90 days

• 13 weeks with option to extend
• On call required