Trauma Surgery APP SPV

Your future role at a glance

Location: Kyle, Texas

Schedule: Full-Time | Rotating

Incentives:

$3,500 CME allowance + dedicated CME days

Malpractice coverage with tail

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you'll make an impact in this role

Ascension Seton is looking for a PA or AGACNP with leadership experience to join our Trauma Surgery Department and serve as supervisor. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to provide medical services to patients at Ascension Seton Medical Center Hays located in Kyle, TX.

• Join an established team of physicians and APPs

• Practice setting: inpatient

• patient population 15 years and up

• Employed position within a nonprofit health system

• Deliver comprehensive direct care by conducting thorough patient histories, physical assessments, and preventative screenings to build an accurate picture of each patient's current health status.

• Formulate precise treatment plans by ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic procedures, ensuring timely intervention and continuity of care under physician supervision.

• Manage ongoing health conditions through direct therapeutic interventions and meticulous documentation, ensuring a seamless and high-quality patient care journey.

• Empower patients and families by providing clear counseling on preventative health, treatment pathways, and community resources to improve long-term wellness and self-care.

About the Facility

• Serving a population of approximately 75,000 people

• Integrated referral network

• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Providers Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture

• Long-term practice stability

• National network with local autonomy

• Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing required. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the State of Texas is required or must be obtained prior to hire or job transfer date if Nurse Practitioner. Can be substituted with a Physician Assistant license as a preferred credential required.

• One or more of the following required:

• Midwife credentialed from the Texas Midwifery Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. In states where it applies RN license must be held concurrent to Advanced Practice license.

• Nurse Anesthetist credentialed from the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. In states where it applies RN license must be held concurrent to Advanced Practice license.

• Clinical Nurse Specialist credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing.

• Physician Assistant credentialed from the Texas Physician Assistant Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• CSR-Prescriptive Authority credentialed from the Drug Enforcement Administration preferred.

Education:

• Education appropriate for licensure held: Master's degree of Nursing, Master's or Doctorate of Nursing Anesthesia Practice, Doctorate of Science in Nursing, Master's or Doctorate of Science in Nursing Midwifery, Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program required.

Work Experience:

• 3 years of experience required.

• 1 year of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Acute Care Certification for all APRN applicants

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster.

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