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Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
General Surgery / Trauma
A healthcare organization is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join a General Surgery and Trauma service in a full-time role. This position offers a mix of clinic, operating room, and inpatient responsibilities within a collaborative, high-acuity surgical environment.
Position Overview
- Full-time position (minimum 40 hours per week)
- 8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday
- Weekend rotation: 1 in 4
- Rotating on-site coverage with other advanced practice providers to ensure 24/7 trauma and emergency general surgery coverage
Clinical Responsibilities
- Respond as the first provider to all trauma activations, initiating patient evaluation and work-up
- Perform and coordinate general surgery consultations in collaboration with the on-call surgeon
- Complete patient admissions
- Conduct daily rounding and coordinate care with the attending physician
- Provide outpatient services on a rotating basis
- Participate in operative cases with availability to perform first-assist duties
- Support emergency general surgery coverage as part of a team-based rotation
Requirements
Candidate Requirements
- Physician Assistants or Acute Care Nurse Practitioners eligible to apply
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioners must be willing to obtain First Assist certification
- Prior experience in general surgery, trauma, or acute care preferred
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Commonwealth Medical Services