Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Renown Health and University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are recruiting a Board Eligible/Board Certified Physician Assistant to join our Trauma Surgery team. The Advanced Practice Provider will take 1st call, round and manage trauma patients, including pediatric rounding/consults, in ICU, ER, OR, Ortho/ Neuro , Pediatric, and GSU floors. Position requires experience and proficiency in discharge planning, admitting orders, transferring and 1 st assisting with trauma surgeries. The incumbent will work closely with trauma surgeons, intensivists, subspecialists, Hospitalists and support staff. Renown Regional is a state-of-the-art, 800-bed acute care facility with comprehensive and outpatient services and 24-hour emergency care. Job Description Employed position Level II Trauma Center 808 bed facility; 90 bed ER Block Schedule, 7on/7off; Day shift rotations Epic EMR First Assist Trauma Surgeons Competitive Compensation Shift pay + Quality Bonus Full Health Benefits - Medical , Dental, Vision CME Stipend $1500 Starting Bonus Reno/Tahoe is in one of the West s most desirable regions, offering four seasons, more than 300 days of sunshine and a welcoming family-friendly community. The city features a vibrant dining scene, growing arts and culture, and abundant recreational opportunities. With easy access to nearby Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains, residents enjoy world-class outdoor activities year-round from skiing in the winter to boarding, hiking and biking in the summer providing an exceptional quality of life. Renown Health is Nevada s largest, not-for-profit integrated academic healthcare network serving northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and Northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 8,000 employees, Renown Health has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination and innovation. Our organization comprised of the area s only Trauma Center, two acute care hospitals, a children s hospital, an acute rehabilitation hospital, a physician-led, highly esteemed medical group, and the insurance company, Hometown Health. In 2021, Renown Health and UNR Med joined to form Nevada s first integrated academic health system to advance our mission of commitment to supporting health and advancing healthcare across the state by expanding clinical care, medical education, clinical research and access to evidence-based care. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) is a research-intensive, community-based medical school. With over $30 million in annual grants and contracts, our transformative and ground-breaking research not only sets us apart but serves to attract top-tier researchers and students. UNR Med currently trains future physicians in our M.D. program, resident physicians in our Graduate Medical Education programs, physician assistants, speech pathologists and audiologists, and scientists in our Physician Assistant, Speech Pathology and Audiology and graduate degree (Ph.D.) programs. Interested? Contact - Cathy Sprinkel Manager of Recruitment-Providers Name Description Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program is required. A Baccalaureate Degree is preferred. Experience: Two years experience as physician assistant. License(s): Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Physician s Assistant license. Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada Required, and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA. Certification(s): Board Certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required at time of hire OR maintenance of the NCCPA Board Certification shall align with the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners requirements for an active/unrestricted State of Nevada Physician's Assistant license. Basic Life Support (BLS) AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required . Prefer American Heart Association (AHA) approved certification, but will accept online certification from American Red Cross Training Services , Advanced Medical Certification , or ACLS Certification Institute . Computer / Typing: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Ability to Credential through Renown s Medical Staff and/or Payor Credentialing, as applicable.