NP/PA Trauma Critical Care APP for Brooke Army Medical Center

Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Trauma & Critical Care (Inpatient / ICU)

Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC)
JBSA–Fort Sam Houston | San Antonio, TX

Position Overview

Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) is the Department of Defense’s only Level I Trauma Center and the U.S. Army’s premier medical institution. We are seeking full-time Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to join the Trauma & Critical Care Service , providing inpatient and ICU-based care for trauma patients.

Providers are assigned to the Trauma ICU and trauma inpatient services , with responsibility for trauma patients from admission through hospitalization.

Clinical Focus

• Trauma ICU

• Trauma inpatient/ward service

• Surgical critical care

• Post-resuscitation and ongoing trauma management

Providers respond to trauma activations when patients arrive, but do not staff or cover the Emergency Department .

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

Key Responsibilities

• Manage critically ill trauma patients in the ICU and inpatient trauma units

• Perform comprehensive assessments, daily rounds, and ongoing clinical management

• Respond to trauma activations and assist with initial resuscitation, then assume inpatient care

• Order, interpret, and document labs, imaging, and diagnostic studies

• Perform procedures within scope of practice and granted privileges

• Collaborate closely with trauma surgeons, intensivists, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams

• Participate in care planning, discharge coordination, and continuity of care

• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with DoD and facility standards

• Support trauma program initiatives, quality improvement, and patient safety efforts

Clinical Environment

• 425-bed academic medical center

• Department of Defense’s only Level I Trauma Center

• High-acuity trauma and critical-care population

• Mission-driven care supporting military readiness

Requirements

• Active NP or PA license in any U.S. state

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program

• Must have a minimum of 1 Year of experience in Intensive Care/Critical Care

• Board Certification

• U.S. citizenship required

Who This Role Is Best For

✔ Providers with ICU, trauma, or critical-care backgrounds
✔ NPs/PAs who enjoy longitudinal inpatient management
✔ Those seeking Level I trauma exposure without full ER assignment

Why Join BAMC

This position offers hands-on experience at one of the most advanced trauma centers in the country, working alongside trauma surgeons and intensivists in a structured inpatient setting — while directly supporting the military mission.

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