Full Job Description
Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)Trauma Bay/Ward/Clinic
Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC)- Level 1 Trauma Center
JBSA–Fort Sam Houston | San Antonio, TX
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 and facilitate urgent surgical intervention
- Provide care during trauma CT imaging for unstable patients
- Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within scope of practice
- Manage patients in ICU, step-down, and inpatient trauma units
- Provide follow-up care in 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 is a Woman-Owned Small Business specializing in placing high-quality healthcare professionals in federal and military treatment facilities nationwide. We value integrity, transparency, and support our providers every step of the way.
Pay: $150,000.00 – $155,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
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