NP/PA Trauma Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Trauma Bay/Ward/Clinic

Facility: Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), JBSA–Fort Sam Houston 
Level 1 Trauma Center

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 

• Provide care during trauma CT imaging for unstable patients

• Perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within scope of practice

• Manage Trauma patients in ICU, step-down, and inpatient trauma units

• Provide follow-up care in the 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 specializes in placing high-quality healthcare professionals in federal and military treatment facilities nationwide. We value integrity and transparency and support our providers every step of the way.

MDPerm LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing, background screening, and any facility-specific requirements.