NP/PA: Pediatric Trauma Surgery

Join Idaho’s only Children’s Hospital as a Trauma Advanced Practice Provider in Boise, Idaho

St. Luke’s Health System in Boise, ID seeks an Advanced Practice Provider with a strong interest in Pediatric Trauma to join a well-established practice of 6 surgeons and 4 APP’s.  As Idaho’s only Children’s hospital, St. Luke’s Children’s is a Level II verified/accredited Pediatric Trauma Center that supports a vast geographic referral network that includes Idaho, Eastern Oregon, and Northern Nevada. As a member of CHA, St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare to children throughout the region. Interested applicants must possess excellent clinical skills and demonstrate a commitment to further program development and leadership. Candidates with 3+ years of trauma experience and ATLS Certification are preferred; newly graduated or those early in their career with demonstrated strong clinical performance may be considered. Work schedule is variable and will include inpatient and outpatient care for pediatric trauma and general surgery patients. 24 hour call on a rotating basis required. First assist required. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Graduation from an accredited school with a minimum of a Master’s Degree and certification, as required by the specialty, as well as eligibility to obtain licensure from Idaho to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Must obtain and maintain unrestricted prescriptive authority, DEA, and controlled substance licenses.
• Excellent communication skills to include oral and written comprehension/expression.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced, busy clinical environment related to changing patient needs, including work with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes.
• Ability and willingness to exhibit behaviors consistent with standards for performance improvement and organizational values (e.g., efficiency & financial responsibility, safety, partnership & service, teamwork, compassion, integrity, and trust & respect).

ABOUT BOISE:

Known as the "City of Trees," Boise is Idaho's capital city—both a cultural center and a playground for those who love the outdoors.  Boise is located on the Boise river in southwestern Idaho.  A vibrant downtown area affords fine dining, theatre, music, and college and semi-professional sports.  Downtown Boise's main attractions include the Idaho State Capitol, the classic Egyptian Theatre, the Boise Art Museum, Julia Davis Park and Zoo Boise.  The Greenbelt follows the beautiful Boise River corridor for more than 30 miles, and the Boise foothills are home to miles of hiking and biking trails. 

*St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity  employer without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.