Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Assignment Length: Ongoing coverage need Start Date: As soon as credentialed Openings: 1 Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search Practice Setting: Inpatient and OR coverage Trauma and Emergency General surgery Responsibilities include: Daily rounding First assist in OR cases, including robotics Consults Trauma activations Critical care management Procedures required including I&Ds, laceration repairs, chest tube placement, and central line placement 2 APPs staffed on day shift, 1 APP staffed on night shift Work closely with Trauma/Acute Care surgeons Average 3 cases per day, 1 case per night Average census 20 Level II trauma center Schedule: Part-time coverage Average 10 shifts per month Day and night coverage needed, 7:00-7:00 Current coverage needs: Dec 23, 7:00a-7:00p Dec 24, 7:00a-7:00p Dec 24, 7:00p-7:00a Dec 25, 7:00a-7:00p Dec 25, 7:00p-7:00a Dec 26, 7:00a-7:00p Dec 27, 7:00a-7:00p Jan 1, 7:00p-7:00a Patient Population: 95% adult, 5% pediatrics EMR: EPIC Credentialing: 90 days Requirements: Active Pennsylvania licensure Board certification AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS and ATLS certifications Minimum 2-years Trauma Surgery experience or equivalent