Critical Care/Trauma Physician Assistant

Location:

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

Status:

Full Time

Schedule:

Rotation of days and nights for 24/7/365 service coverage

Call:

None; Shift work

Salary and Benefits: Relocation PTO & CME Allocation Malpractice Insurance (Incl. Tail) Health/Dental/Vision Retirement (403b)

Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG)

is a physician led 650+ provider multispecialty group that seeks an Advance Practice Provider (APP) to manage the trauma and acute care surgery (TACS) patients in collaboration with the trauma surgeon(s), including direct management through utilization of approved protocols and procedures as well as appropriate medical consultation. The APP will collaborate with the attending surgeon(s) for clinical management of TACS patients, provide direction to nursing personnel regarding patient management issues and provide daily contact with patients, family members, visitors, employees, medical staff, volunteers and students throughout the continuum of trauma care.

The qualified TACS APP will show evidence of comprehensive assessment skills, expert clinical skills and problem-solving abilities and commit to a multi-disciplinary team approach to patient care. Looking for candidates with previous ER, ICU, or critical care experience. Candidates must hold a valid controlled substance registration with both the Idaho Board of Pharmacy and the DEA and should have past surgical and/or critical care experience in a hospital-based setting.

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (SARMC)

is the principal provider of advanced, innovative and interdisciplinary trauma and critical care services. In addition, SARMC is an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center whose annual trauma volumes exceed 2,000 with over 500 patients with an ISS>15. Trauma is predominantly blunt in nature. The TACS surgeons participate in a primary and back-up call panel arrangement.

Requirements : Minimum requirements: Ability to obtain unrestricted Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner medical license in Idaho; valid controlled substance registration with Idaho Board of Pharmacy and DEA. Preferred Qualifications:

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant with significant medical background regardless of experience as licensed APP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-BC) with experience in Level I or II trauma centers, working on a Trauma & Acute Care Surgery team.

BLS, ACLS, PALS and ATLS preferred.

Community:

Nampa, Meridian and Boise anchor this vibrant and growing mid-sized metropolitan area of 760,000+ people. An outdoor enthusiast s paradise with a flourishing arts and entertainment scene, the region offers a reasonable cost of living, low crime rate, excellent cultural programs, neighborhood parks and nearby forests and rivers. Idaho s culture of physician independence also makes it one of the best places in America to be a practicing physician. The Boise Metro Area is consistently listed as one of the best places in the country to live, work and play!

Saint Alphonsus Health System

is a growing four-hospital, 714-bed, 74 clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit health systems in the nation.

The ideal candidate will commit to patient care while demonstrating and modeling our organization s Mission, Vision and Values.