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Job description
Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) Trauma Bay/Ward/Clinic
Facility: Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), JBSA-Fort Sam HoustonLevel 1 Trauma Center
MDPerm is seeking an experienced Trauma Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to support high-acuity trauma services at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), one of the Department of Defense's premier Level I Trauma Centers.
This role supports emergent and ongoing management of critically injured patients in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary military treatment facility.Position Overview
The selected provider will deliver advanced trauma care in the Emergency Department, trauma bay, ICU, step-down units, medical-surgical wards, and the trauma clinic. Providers must be confident in functioning independently within the scope of practice and collaboratively within a trauma team environment.Key Responsibilities
Provide emergent management of high-acuity trauma patients in the ED and trauma bay
Participate in trauma resuscitations
Provide care during trauma CT imaging for unstable patients
Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within scope of practice
Manage Trauma patients in ICU, step-down, and inpatient trauma units
Provide follow-up care in the trauma clinic
Co-manage patients with multiple comorbidities
Prescribe medications in accordance with approved treatment protocols
Educate patients and families on treatment plans and recovery
Collaborate with trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, nursing, and specialty services
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff education
Minimum Qualifications
For Physician Assistant (PA):
Graduate of an ARC-PA-accredited program
Bachelor's or Master's degree
NCCPA Certified
Current, full, active, unrestricted U.S. license
BLS and ACLS (AHA or Red Cross)
For Nurse Practitioner (NP):
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
National board certification
Current, full, active, unrestricted U.S. license
BLS and ACLS (AHA or Red Cross)
Experience Requirements
Minimum one (1) year of experience in Emergency, Trauma or Critical Care settings
Must have actively practiced within the last two (2) years
Ability to function independently in high-acuity clinical environments
Schedule & Shift
Full-Time | On-Site
12-hour shifts (may extend up to 14 hours depending on acuity)
Day shifts
Coverage includes Monday-Sunday rotation
Why Join MDPerm?
MDPerm specializes in placing high-quality healthcare professionals in federal and military treatment facilities nationwide. We value integrity and transparency and support our providers every step of the way.
MDPerm LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing, background screening, and any facility-specific requirements.
Worksite address
san antonio, TX, 78208, US
Who can apply
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