Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Trauma - $140 per hour in Bellingham, WA

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Trauma
Location: Bellingham, WA
Employer: WhiteCoat Locums
Pay: $140 per hour
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Trauma / Acute Care Surgery Physician Assistant

Assignment Details

• Location: Bellingham, Washington
• Provider Type: Physician Assistant
• Specialty: Trauma / Acute Care Surgery
• Practice Setting: Inpatient / Outpatient / Acute Care Hospital
• Coverage Type: Scheduled Day Coverage / No Call
• Start Date: ASAP
• Expected Duration: Approximately 6 Months
• Coverage Need: 3.0 FTE
• Hospital Beds: 251
• EMR: Epic

• Hourly: $140/hour

• 3-4 Shifts Per Week
• Shift Options: 6:30 AM-4:30 PM or 6:30 AM-6:30 PM
• Daily Shift Standard: 12 Hours
• Schedule Expected to Include at Least 2 Weekdays Plus Weekend Coverage
• Clinic Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
• Clinic Schedule May Be Covered by the Regular Team if Needed
• No Call

• Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Patients
• Approximately 18 Patients Per Day

• Provide Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Coverage
• Respond to Trauma Activations
• May Serve as Initial Trauma Responder if the Trauma Surgeon Is in the Operating Room
• Provide Initial Evaluation and Response in the Emergency Department
• Perform Inpatient Rounding
• Admit Patients to the Trauma / Acute Care Surgery Service
• Manage Admissions Including ICU Patients
• Provide Surgical First Assist
• Prepare for and Manage Post-Discharge Clinic
• Provide Outpatient Post-Discharge Follow-Up as Scheduled
• May Work Independently at Times

• Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Service
• Clinic and Hospital Privileges
• APC Support May Be Available on Some Days
• Epic EMR

• Physician Assistant - Required
• At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Trauma / Acute Care Surgery - Required
• Washington License Not Required at Time of Submission
• Candidates Requiring Licensure May Be Considered
• BLS - Required
• ACLS - Required
• ATLS - Required
• BLS and ACLS Must Be From the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, as Applicable
• Epic Proficiency - Required
• COVID-19 Vaccination - Required, No Exemptions
• Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Experience - Required

• Documentation of Recent Clinical Activity From the Previous 24 Months - Required
• Recent Clinical Activity Must Be Representative of the Scope and Complexity of Privileges Requested
• Requirement May Be Waived for Candidates Who Completed Training Within the Previous Year