Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Trauma

Job Description

Physician Assistant (PA) – Trauma Surgery

Location: Colorado
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift: Night Shift

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join a high-acuity Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team. This opportunity is ideal for a provider who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional care to trauma and surgical patients.

The selected candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, managing complex trauma and emergency general surgery cases while practicing with a high degree of autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive trauma and acute care surgical services during overnight shifts.
• Manage trauma admissions, emergency general surgery, and inpatient surgical patients.
• Conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Assist with procedures, trauma resuscitations, and operative support.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Support departmental goals and ongoing professional development.

QualificationsRequired

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA Certification (PA-C).
• Active Colorado Physician Assistant license or eligibility for licensure.
• BLS Certification (AHA or American Red Cross).
• DEA eligibility and Medicare/Medicaid provider eligibility.

Preferred

• Minimum 2 years of Trauma Surgery experience OR completion of a Surgical Fellowship.
• Clean malpractice and licensure history.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual incentive bonus up to $10,000.
• Relocation assistance up to $10,000 for eligible candidates.
• Fully paid malpractice insurance.
• CME allowance of $3,500 annually plus 5 CME days.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and optional 457(b).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Generous PTO beginning on day one.
• Paid family and medical leave.
• Tuition assistance programs.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
• Additional benefits including FSA, HSA, pet insurance, identity protection, and employee discounts.

Additional Information

• Full-time permanent position only.
• No locum or locum-to-perm arrangements.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.
• New graduates are not eligible for this role.