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.