Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Trauma (Nights)

Job Opportunity: Physician Assistant for Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

We are looking for a skilled Physician Assistant to join our Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team. This is a full-time night position where you will help provide important medical care during the night at one of Colorado’s top hospitals.

Shift(s) Description

12-hour overnight shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM

Job Duties

• Provide trauma and surgical care during night shifts.
• Manage patients who have been injured or need emergency surgery.
• Perform patient evaluations, create care plans, and read diagnostic tests.
• Help trauma surgeons with medical procedures and support during operations.
• Work well with a team of healthcare professionals.
• Keep all patient records updated in the Epic electronic health system.
• Work independently and manage many tasks at the same time.
• Help improve the quality and safety of care for our patients.

Qualifications

• You should have at least two years of experience in trauma surgery or have completed a surgical fellowship (no new graduates).
• You must have a Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited program.
• You must be NCCPA certified (no exceptions).
• You need an unrestricted Physician Assistant license to practice in Colorado.
• You must be eligible for DEA and Medicare/Medicaid provider status.
• A clean record for malpractice and licenses is preferred.
• You should not have any sanctions from health agencies.
• You must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (no exceptions).

Experience

• At least 2 years in trauma surgery preferred, or completion of a surgical fellowship is highly preferred.

Certifications Needed

• BLS
• NCCPA Certification
• Colorado Physician Assistant License

If you meet these qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you!