Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health·Lebanon, New Hampshire
The APP provides dedicated inpatient care for trauma and emergency general surgery patients across medical floors, step-down units, and the SICU. Responsibilities include creating daily care plans, coordinating with consultant services, and managing complex social situations for safe hospital discharges.
Overview Trauma and Acute Care Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center - Lebanon, NH The Section of General Surgery at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join an established and collaborative group on the Trauma & Acute Care Surgery team.
The APP will be dedicated to inpatient care on the high-volume Trauma & Acute Care Surgery service, which is comprised of trauma and emergency general surgery patients.
They will work collaboratively with a team of advanced practitioners dedicated to the Trauma & Acute Care Surgery service.
As such, candidates should have a strong interest in the care of injured and acutely ill general surgical patients.
This position is grounded in the multidisciplinary team approach to the management of patients on the general medical floor, step-down units, and Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
The APP has the advantage of following the patient through all phases of their hospitalization.
Daily responsibilities include oversight of acutely ill trauma and surgery patients, including, but not limited to, evaluation of patients on the inpatient units and the trauma bay, creation and execution of daily care plans, coordination of care with consultant services, and discharge planning and coordination.
The Trauma & Acute Care Surgery APP works closely with nursing, consulting services, general surgery residents, rehab services, case management, and attending physicians.
The APP will maintain a patient and family-centered focus throughout the hospital course.
This makes the APP role one that includes management of complex social situations and planning for safe, successful hospital discharges.
Educational opportunities abound in this Level I Trauma Center, including biweekly Advanced Practice Providers lecture series, monthly Emergency Medicine lecture series, weekly Morbidity & Mortality conference, and Surgery Grand Rounds.
Daily rounds include the opportunity for learning and teaching with attending physicians and resident physicians.
Minimum Education & Experience: 2 years of advanced practice provider experience preferred New graduates considered with EMS background, educational exposure to critical care, trauma, or surgical specialties Experience with inpatient medicine or surgical service preferred ACLS certification required Current (or eligible) certification to practice as a PA or APRN in NH Successful completion of an approved PA/APRN program.
Master's degree required.
Desired Traits: Team-oriented, energized by working collaboratively Self-motivated and able to set own priorities Dedicated clinician, ready for high-quality patient care Passionate learner and eager to utilize assets at an academic medical center What Dartmouth Hitchcock has to offer you: Inclusive and collegial multidisciplinary team Generous retirement programs with up to 6% employer match PSLF eligibility and up to $10,000 in tuition repayment program Dedicated CME funds and time, plus separate funding for license and certification expenses What New Hampshire has to offer you: Unmatched quality of life Four seasons and an outdoor lifestyle Access to major cities and airports Proximity to mountains and hiking trails Driving distance to the seacoast/ocean No state sales or income tax in NH About Dartmouth Health: Dartmouth Health maintains a total of 802 beds, with 458 located at DHMC.
As New Hampshire’s only academic health system, Dartmouth Health is the state’s most expansive provider of care and the largest private employer.
Primarily serving New Hampshire and Vermont, as well as patients from across northern New England, we are a non-profit, fully integrated healthcare delivery network of more than 2,300 providers practicing in virtually every area of medicine.
To apply: Submit your resume to Jessie Kaczorowski, Physician and Provider Recruiter, Jessica.m.kaczorowski@hitchcock.org.
Required Licensure/Certifications Eligible for RN licensure in the State of NH (APRNs only) Eligible for APRN or PA licensure in the State of NH Eligible for Federal DEA Registration BLS certification ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP as appropriate
Candidates must be a certified PA or APRN with a Master's degree and ACLS certification. Two years of experience is preferred, though new graduates with EMS or critical care backgrounds will be considered.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in New Hampshire are often shaped by ongoing needs in specialty and outpatient care, including oncology settings. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for candidates with prior oncology experience, an accredited NP or PA background, and active state licensure and national certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against your current credentials, then confirm your New Hampshire license and certification status before applying to save research time.
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