About this opportunity
Aya Locums lists this Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner Needed in Texas opportunity in mckinney, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Orthopedic APP (NP or PA) Needed in Texas
Target Start Date: June 1, 2026
Contract Length: 6 week assignment (locum tenens), potential extension
Schedule
Coverage Type: Scheduled clinical hours no call
Shift Structure & Expectations:
3 12 schedule
Night shifts: 7:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m.
Full time inpatient orthopedic coverage
No weekends noted in listing
EMR: Not specified
Practice Details
Setting:
Inpatient orthopedic service within a hospital affiliated clinic
Reason for Opening:
Coverage needed for APP going on maternity leave
Support & Responsibilities:
Rounding on inpatient orthopedic patients
Seeing orthopedic consults in the hospital
Collaborating with the orthopedic provider on call
Must have a clean malpractice and disciplinary background
Preference for local candidates
Credentialing Timeframe: 130 days
Clinical Scope
Inpatient rounding on post operative and acute orthopedic patients
Performing orthopedic consult evaluations
Communicating consult findings with attending/provider on call
Nighttime inpatient coverage in an orthopedic setting
No outpatient clinic responsibilities indicated
Requirements
Role: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Orthopedics
Experience: Orthopedic background required
License: Active Texas license required (not willing to license)
Certifications: Not specified
Skills Required:
Independent orthopedic inpatient management
Ability to assess and manage consults at night
Strong communication with on call providers
Location
McKinney, Texas Inpatient orthopedic service environment with night shift coverage needs.
If you are interested or would like to be presented, please reach out to me for more details.
Morgan Hennessey
Recruiting Consultant
Who can apply
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