Physician Assistant
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Job Description
About the Role
Join California Hospital Medical Center as a Physician Assistant – Trauma/Acute Care Surgery in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- The Trauma/Acute Care Surgery and Orthopedic Physicians Assistant reports directly to the Trauma Program Director, with a reporting link to the Trauma Medical Director.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years in acute setting working with trauma, orthopedic and ICU patients.
- Surgical and Trauma training.
- First assist, H&P, assessment of the trauma patients.
- Current PA licenses, ACLS, PALS, BLS are required.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join California Hospital Medical Center as a Physician Assistant – Trauma/Acute Care Surgery.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Surgery position at California Hospital Medical Center is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Los Angeles, California.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: First Assist, H&P, Assessment, Surgical Training, Trauma Training, ACLS, PALS, BLS. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing and coordinating care for Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Orthopedic patients at CHMC, ensuring they receive optimal care throughout their hospitalization. This involves acting as an expert clinician, consultant, change agent, educator, and qualit...
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