Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Trauma (Nights)

Job Description:

The Physician Assistant (PA) will provide comprehensive trauma and acute care surgical services during overnight shifts.

Key responsibilities include:

- Managing trauma admissions, emergency general surgery cases, and facilitating inpatient care.

- Conducting thorough evaluations, formulating care plans, and interpreting diagnostic tests.

- Assisting trauma surgeons with various procedures, including resuscitation and operative support.

- Collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary clinical team to optimize patient outcomes.

- Ensuring meticulous documentation and clinical workflows in Epic EMR.

- Practicing autonomously while effectively prioritizing and managing multiple complex tasks.

- Contributing to the ongoing quality, safety, and performance metrics of the Trauma Surgery service.

- Actively engaging in professional development and potential leadership opportunities.

Shift Description:
- 12-hour overnight shifts, from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Qualifications:

- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master’s degree in PA Studies

• REQUIRED
  - NCCPA Certification

• REQUIRED (no exceptions)
  

- Recent NPDB Self Query Report (within the last 30 days and active)

• REQUIRED (no exemptions; required at the time of presentation)

- Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Colorado

• REQUIRED
  - Eligibility for DEA and Medicare/Medicaid provider status

• REQUIRED
  - Clean malpractice and license history

• HIGHLY PREFERRED
  - Absence of sanctions/exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA

• REQUIRED
  - BLS certification (note this in the "Additional Submission Details" field)

• REQUIRED (no exemptions)
  - Experience: Minimum of 2 years in trauma surgery preferred OR completion of a surgical fellowship –

HIGHLY PREFERRED

Certification Requirements:
- BLS
- NCCPA

License Requirements:
- Colorado