Locum Physician Assistant (PA) in Frot Worth, TX

Physician Assistant | Other
Location: Frot Worth, TX
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Fort Worth, Texas Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant Locum Tenens Opportunity
Level I Trauma • STICU • 12-Hour Shifts • September Coverage

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking an experienced Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant for a high-acuity locum tenens opportunity in Fort Worth, Texas.

This assignment is built for an experienced Trauma/Acute Care PA who is comfortable in a Level I Trauma Center and Surgical Trauma ICU environment and wants to step directly into a well-supported surgical practice. The clinical model pairs APPs with substantial attending surgeon and APP coverage across both days and nights, providing the resources necessary to manage complex trauma and Emergency General Surgery patients.

The current need begins September 1, 2026 , with approximately 18 twelve-hour shifts requiring coverage during September .

Opportunity Highlights

• Fort Worth, Texas
• Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant Locum Tenens
• Target Start: September 1, 2026
• Approximately 18 Shifts Needed in September
• 12-Hour Shifts
• Inpatient Trauma / Emergency General Surgery
• Level I Trauma Center
• STICU Practice
• Epic EMR
• In-House Coverage
• No Additional Call
• ATLS Required
• Experienced Trauma / STICU PAs Needed

Schedule & Coverage

• 12-hour shifts
• Day and night coverage based on scheduling needs
• Approximately 18 shifts requiring coverage in September
• Order reflects a potential 3 x 12-hour / 36-hour weekly structure
• In-house clinical coverage only
• No additional call responsibilities after scheduled coverage

Specific September dates will be determined according to the clinical coverage schedule.

Trauma & Surgical Practice

This is a high-volume Level I Trauma environment supporting both Trauma Surgery and Emergency General Surgery.

The ideal PA should already be comfortable managing high-acuity surgical patients and working within a busy STICU environment. This is not an entry-level trauma assignment—the clinical team is specifically seeking an experienced clinician capable of integrating into an established surgical service.

Patient encounters vary based on trauma volume and clinical activity.

Clinical Support

The depth of surgical and APP coverage is a significant differentiator for this assignment.

Day Coverage

• 5 Surgeons
• 4 Additional APPs

Night Coverage

• 2 Surgeons
• 1 Additional APP

This model gives experienced PAs the opportunity to practice at a high clinical level while maintaining direct access to substantial surgical support.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Participate in the management of Trauma and Emergency General Surgery patients
• Provide inpatient care across the surgical service
• Evaluate and manage high-acuity trauma patients
• Participate in STICU patient management
• Perform clinical procedures within credentialed scope
• Coordinate care with Trauma and EGS surgeons
• Collaborate with fellow APPs, nursing, critical care, and ancillary teams
• Respond to changing patient acuity throughout the shift
• Complete clinical documentation within Epic
• Support continuity of care across the trauma and surgical service

Candidate Requirements

• Physician Assistant
• Appropriate Texas licensure and credentialing
• Recent Level I Trauma experience
• Recent STICU experience
• Trauma Surgery and/or Emergency General Surgery experience
• Current ATLS
• Comfortable managing high-acuity surgical patients
• Comfortable working 12-hour inpatient shifts
• Ability to integrate quickly into an established trauma surgery team

Who This Opportunity Is Built For

This assignment is designed for the experienced Trauma PA who doesn't need an introduction to high-acuity surgery.

If you already understand the pace, complexity, and clinical expectations of a Level I Trauma Center and STICU , this opportunity gives you the chance to put those skills to work within a deeply staffed surgical model.

Level I Trauma. STICU. Five surgeons + four APPs supporting days. Two surgeons + an additional APP supporting nights.

That's the clinical environment—not a generic inpatient APP assignment.

Why PAs Choose This Assignment

• High-acuity Level I Trauma practice
• Trauma + Emergency General Surgery exposure
• STICU clinical environment
• Strong attending surgeon presence
• Additional APP support across days and nights
• 12-hour shifts
• No additional call after scheduled coverage
• Epic EMR
• Concentrated September shift availability
• Fort Worth location

Why Providers Choose Rhino Medical

• Weekly direct deposit
• AAA-rated malpractice coverage
• Concierge credentialing support
• Dedicated recruiter communication
• Transparent scheduling and onboarding
• Long-term relationship focus

Apply today with your updated CV and September availability to be considered for upcoming Trauma Surgery coverage in Fort Worth, Texas.

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