Facility in Altoona, PA seeking Trauma Surgery APP locums coverage

Rates: $130-$140/hr

Specialty: Trauma Surgery
Position: Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)
Start Date: October 7, 2024
Assignment Duration: Ongoing, Part-Time

Position Overview:

Facility seeking experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to join their trauma surgery team. This role involves providing comprehensive care in a Level III trauma center, including emergency general surgery. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience and must be board certified or board eligible.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule:

  • 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Day) or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Night)

  • Preferably cover 5-7 consecutive days per assignment, but will consider 3-4 day stretches.

• Typical Day:

  • Respond to trauma activations.

  • Conduct daily rounds, including progress notes, H&Ps, and discharge summaries.

  • Manage trauma cases including falls, motor vehicle collisions (MVC), and major complications or comorbidities (MCC).

  • Handle procedures such as appendectomies, cholecystectomies, exploratory laparotomies, and hernia repairs.

• Patient Load:

  • Manage 20-35 inpatients per day/night.

  • 50% trauma cases, 45% surgical cases, 5% burn cases.

Qualifications:

• Certification:

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible (NP/PA).

  • ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS certifications required.

• Licensing:

  • Must hold an active Pennsylvania State License.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of one year of relevant trauma surgery experience is preferred.

• Other Requirements:

  • Temporary privileges are available to expedite the start date.

Credentialing Information:

• Estimated Time to Credential: 60 days.

• Privileges Available: Full and Temporary Privileges.

About WhiteCoat Locums:

- Physician owned agency

- Highest-Pay rates on the market

- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail

- 100% transparency