MDPerm
NP/PA Trauma Critical Care APP for Brooke Army Medical Center
BAMC (Fort Sam Houston) - San Antonio, TX - Full Time
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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