Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider - Surgical (Foot and Ankle)

Orthopaedic Advanced Practice Provider - Surgical

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH

Dartmouth Health’s Department of Orthopaedics is currently seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Associate or Nurse Practitioner) to work at our academic medical center in Lebanon, NH. You will play a key role in delivering comprehensive musculoskeletal care, with a primary focus on foot and ankle. In this collaborative environment, you’ll work alongside physicians, APPs, residents, and clinical support staff to manage both acute and chronic orthopedic conditions. This role offers a unique blend of operative and non-operative responsibilities, providing opportunities to evaluate patients in clinic, perform procedures, and assist in surgeries, while supporting coordinated, patient-centered care across the full spectrum of orthopedic services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care, including patient evaluation, imaging, treatment planning, and documentation.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care.
• Manage patient communications, including calls, prescription refills, results, and urgent triage.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as injections, aspirations, splinting, casting, bracing, minor outpatient procedures, and wound care.
• Assist attending physicians with operative care and surgical management.
• Maintain clinical volumes aligned with departmental needs, which may include outreach at our satellite locations.
• Participate in peer-to-peer reviews for insurance coverage and support administrative requirements.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and educational opportunities, including mentoring APPs, students, and peers.
• Cover day call on a rotational basis.

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

To learn more, please visit:

DHProviders.org

To apply, please email:

Jessica M. Kaczorowski, Provider Recruiter

[email protected]

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.

Requirements:

• BLS certification
• Current (or eligible) certification to practice as a PA or APRN in NH
• Successful completion of an approved PA/APRN program
• National specialty certification as RNFA or certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)