Advanced Practice Provider, Orthopaedic Surgery

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide direct in-patient and out-patient care alongside Attending Surgeons. The role involves examining and assessing surgery patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and serving as a liaison between surgical and medical services. Responsibilities include patient and family teaching, discharge planning, outpatient follow-ups, and obtaining ancillary services for patient care.