Orthopedic Trauma Surgery NP or PA - Inpatient/Outpatient Role, Level II Trauma Center (San Jose)

Join a busy, collaborative orthopedic trauma team in San Jose, California. We’re looking for an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide hands-on care for orthopedic trauma patients at a Level II Trauma Center that handles roughly 600 orthopedic trauma cases each year. You’ll split time between inpatient surgical care and outpatient follow-up in a high-acuity setting, working closely with orthopedic trauma surgeons and the rest of the clinical team.

Compensation: $140,000

What you’ll do

• Evaluate and manage patients with a range of orthopedic trauma injuries.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient care, including preoperative and postoperative management.
• Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor patient recovery.
• Assist surgeons during procedures as needed and within your scope of practice.
• Lead inpatient rounds and coordinate care with nursing staff and consulting specialists.
• Manage outpatient follow-up visits to assess healing, guide rehabilitation, and adjust plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families about treatment expectations, recovery, and follow-up care.

Why this role is compelling

• Work in a high-acuity, multidisciplinary environment alongside experienced trauma surgeons.
• Make an immediate clinical impact managing a significant volume of orthopedic trauma cases.
• Balance meaningful inpatient work with continuity in outpatient follow-up care.

What we’re looking for

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current national certification as a PA or NP.
• Active California license.
• Prior experience in orthopedic trauma or a related high-acuity surgical setting is preferred.

If you’re a motivated PA or NP who enjoys fast-paced, team-based care and wants to grow clinically within an established trauma practice, this is a great opportunity to make a difference for patients in the South Bay.