NP, Nurse Practitioner/PA, Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery

Description

Job Summary
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Orthopedic Surgery team in Texarkana, TX. This role offers a balanced mix of inpatient care, outpatient clinic responsibilities, and first assist duties in the operating room. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing pre- and post-operative care, seeing patients independently in clinic, and supporting the surgical team in the OR.

This position requires flexibility to work weekends and extended hours as needed to support patient care and surgical schedules.



Key Responsibilities

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First assist in the operating room for a variety of orthopedic surgical procedures


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Provide inpatient rounding, consultations, and post-operative follow-up care


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Conduct outpatient clinic visits, including initial evaluations and follow-up appointments


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Order, interpret, and manage diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests


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Perform in-office orthopedic procedures such as joint injections, splinting, or casting as appropriate


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Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, nursing staff, therapy teams, and care coordinators


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Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, post-operative expectations, and rehabilitation goals





Qualifications

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Current Texas license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant


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National certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)


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Previous orthopedic surgery experience preferred


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Experience or comfort with first assist duties and managing musculoskeletal patient populations


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Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to work independently


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Willingness to work weekends and extended hours as needed





Schedule & Compensation

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Full-time schedule with variable hours based on patient and surgical needs


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Competitive salary, based on experience


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Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, malpractice coverage, PTO, CME allowance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match





Why Texarkana?
Texarkana offers a friendly and vibrant community with affordable living, strong schools, and convenient access to outdoor activities. It provides the perfect blend of small-city comfort and proximity to larger metro areas.

Recruiter:



Sarah Champagne

sarah.champagne@christushealth.org



Skills:

Casting, Clinical Competency, Clinical Support, Injections, Laboratory Testing, Medical Imaging, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Organizational Skills, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physician Assistant, Surgical Procedures, Treatment Plan



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CHRISTUS Health



In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.


To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.


Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.


Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.






Company Size:

10,000 employees or more



Industry:

Healthcare Services



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Website:

http://www.christushealth.org/