Orthopaedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH

The Section of Orthopedic Surgery at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider – Physician Assistant or Advanced Practice Nurse (new grads with inpatient experience welcome to apply) to join an established and collaborative group on the dynamic, high-volume Orthopedic Surgery team. DHMC is New Hampshire’s only Level I Trauma Center and sees approximately 1,200 patients in its trauma center annually. With a wide geographic base covering southern Vermont, all of New Hampshire, and Eastern Maine, DHMC provides life-saving and life-prolonging care to thousands in New England every year.

The Advanced Practice Provider will be dedicated to inpatient care on the Orthopedic Surgery Service, which provides care to Joint Replacement, Spine, Sports, and Trauma patients. You will work four 10-hour shifts per week, Monday-Saturday, 7:00 am-5:00 pm.  You must have strong clinical decision-making skills, be able to think on your feet, and have familiarity with radiological studies and routine laboratory studies. You will work collaboratively with a team of advanced practice providers (APPs), residents, and attending physicians dedicated to the Orthopedic Surgery service.  As such, the APP will have a strong interest in the care of injured, critical, and acutely ill Orthopedic surgical patients.

Job Responsibilities:

• As part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, performs as needed assessments of Orthopedic patients
• Collaboratively creates daily treatment plans and executes these plans on a variety of medical-surgical, telemetry, step-down, and ISCU patients
• Coordinates consultation with multiple specialty teams
• Independently assesses unstable patients on inpatient units and evaluates for alternative levels of care, stabilizing as needed
• Identify and help manage post-operative issues including DVT, PE, anemia, infection, cardiac and respiratory issues, substance withdrawal and delirium
• Assesses patient medications including pain management in peri-operative period
• Work closely with rehab services teams including occupational and physical therapy to facilitate progress forward in rehabilitation post injury or surgery
• Assess post-operative wounds, remove drains, perform complex wound care including wound VAC changes
• Perform occasional procedures including sutures, injections, reductions, splinting, and casting if credentialed
• Coordinates complex discharges and creates safe and durable post-discharge plans of care including rehabilitation plans and follow-up appointments

What DHMC has to offer you:

• Up to $15,000 in relocation assistance (amount based on the distance of the move)
• Generous retirement programs with up to 6% employer match
• PSLF eligibility and up to $10,000 in tuition repayment program
• Inclusive and collegial team environment

About Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

This position is based at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), Dartmouth Health’s tertiary care central hub, which also serves as the system’s Academic Medical Center. DHMC is the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and home to our NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Nestled in the Upper Connecticut River Valley, this region offers an exceptional blend of outdoor charm, cultural depth, and modern convenience. This picturesque area provides easy access to the Atlantic seacoast and a wealth of outdoor activities, all while being immediately adjacent to the cultural richness of Dartmouth College. Major cities like Boston, Montreal, and New York are within a short drive, and regional airports in Lebanon, Burlington, Manchester, and Boston ensure seamless travel for both national and international adventures. The options for regional day trips are nearly endless and there are countless opportunities to enjoy four seasons, New England architecture, local festivals, theater, performances, gatherings, and an inspiring culinary scene. We prioritize a harmonious balance between income and lifestyle, fostering a caring, family-like environment for our team. Long-standing physicians often describe their experience here as rewarding, appreciating the opportunity to build a life and raise their families in a safe community with highly ranked public and private schools.

To learn more about us, benefits, and the area, visit us at DHProviders.org.

To apply, email Jessie Kaczorowski, Provider Recruiter: Jessica.m.kaczorowski@hitchcock.org.

• Graduate of an accredited APRN or PA academic program
• National specialty certification as FNP, PNP, Acute or Primary Care A-GNP, WHNP or certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

• Eligible for RN licensure in the State of NH (APRN only)
• Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of NH
• Eligible for Federal DEA Registration
• BLS certification