Trauma Surgery NP/PA
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/13/24
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: Trauma Surgery NP/PA
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Lima, OH
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Dec 1, 2024 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Shift Coverage: IP, Rounding, New consults and admits
• Shift Schedule: 7p-7a or 7a-7a
- 12 or 24 hour shift
- Mixture of weekdays and weekends
• Patient Demographics: All ages
- 5% Peds, 35% Adults, 60% Geriatrics
• Patient Volume: 6-12
• Duties/Responsibilities:
- Suturing Minor Lacerations
- Responding to the ED for Trauma Alerts
- Surgical Consultations
- ER Admissions
- Facilitating Discharges
- House Codes - Rapid Response Team
- Completion of FAST exams at the bedside, reporting off to oncoming APP
• Back-up Specialty: Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine (if needed)
• Trauma Level: II
• Other Info:
- Attending surgeon assigned to each 24 hour shift, typically take call from home, but available within 15 minutes or via phone call.
• EMR: Epic
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active OH License
• BC
• BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS
• DEA
• Trauma experience is a must