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Job Description
Experienced Trauma Physician Associate Needed in Houston TX
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Trauma APP to join our dynamic trauma team at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing highquality care to patients suffering from traumatic injuries. This position involves working closely with trauma surgeons emergency medicine teams and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care in a fastpaced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Assist in the management of patients with acute traumatic injuries in both emergency and inpatient settings. Conduct thorough assessments develop treatment plans and perform necessary medical procedures under the supervision of a trauma surgeon.
- Surgical Assistance: Provide intraoperative support during trauma surgeries including preoperative preparation assisting during surgery and postoperative care.
- Emergency Response: Participate in trauma resuscitation and emergency interventions as needed ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely medical records including progress notes discharge summaries and operative reports.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work collaboratively with a team of physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Quality Improvement: Engage in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and optimizing trauma care protocols.
Qualifications:
- Education: Masters degree from an accredited Physician Associate
- Certification: Board Certification and current Texas license or eligibility to obtain.
- Experience: Previous experience in trauma emergency medicine or surgery preferred.
- Skills:
- Strong clinical and procedural skills in trauma care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in highpressure situations.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Competitive hourly rate
- Retirement plan options
- Professional development opportunities
- Attractive scheduling with 12 hr shifts
Company Description
Extant Healthcare is a leading provider of trauma programs specializing in communitybased trauma programs. We work with hospitals to bring in the right people to work at dynamic trauma centers. Our surgeons have the opportunity to fulfill meaningful work and maintain a healthy worklife balance. We prioritize the satisfaction of our team in providing these opportunities.
Community:
- At 655 square miles the City of Houston could contain the cities of New York Washington
- Boston San Francisco Seattle Minneapolis and Miami.
- Fourth most populous city in the U.S. with 2.3 million residents
- Houston ranks first among U.S. cities where paychecks stretch the furthest according to Forbes
- 198 golf courses within a 50mile radius of downtown Houston
- The City of Houston offers a 300mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles.
- City of Houston:
The Hospital:
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest() has served the north Houston community since it opened in 1973. Since that time Houston Northwest has grown into one of the largest most comprehensive medical facilities in the Houston area. We are dedicated to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional personalized health care. We are proud to offer stateoftheart Robotic Surgery as well.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
