Physician Assistant (PA) Surgery Trauma (Nights)

**Job Description:**

The Physician Assistant (PA) will provide comprehensive trauma and acute care surgical services during overnight shifts.

Key responsibilities include:

- Managing trauma admissions emergency general surgery cases and facilitating inpatient care.

- Conducting thorough evaluations formulating care plans and interpreting diagnostic tests.

- Assisting trauma surgeons with various procedures including resuscitation and operative support.

- Collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary clinical team to optimize patient outcomes.

- Ensuring meticulous documentation and clinical workflows in Epic EMR.

- Practicing autonomously while effectively prioritizing and managing multiple complex tasks.

- Contributing to the ongoing quality safety and performance metrics of the Trauma Surgery service.

- Actively engaging in professional development and potential leadership opportunities.

**Shift Description:**- 12-hour overnight shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

**Qualifications:**

- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Masters degree in PA Studies

**REQUIRED**- NCCPA Certification

**REQUIRED** (no exceptions)

- Recent NPDB Self Query Report (within the last 30 days and active)

**REQUIRED** (no exemptions; required at the time of presentation)

- Unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in Colorado

**REQUIRED**- Eligibility for DEA and Medicare/Medicaid provider status

**REQUIRED**- Clean malpractice and license history

**HIGHLY PREFERRED**- Absence of sanctions/exclusions from HHS/OIG or GSA

**REQUIRED**- BLS certification (note this in the Additional Submission Details field)

**REQUIRED** (no exemptions)- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in trauma surgery preferred OR completion of a surgical fellowship

**HIGHLY PREFERRED**

**Certification Requirements:**- BLS- NCCPA

**License Requirements:**- Colorado