Job Title: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - General Surgery/TraumaLocation: Northwest OhioWe are seeking an
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (with First Assist training, or willingness to obtain) or a
Physician Assistant (ideal candidate due to training background) to join our
General Surgery/Trauma team. This role offers a diverse mix of clinic, OR, and inpatient responsibilities in a collaborative environment. Candidates must have some prior exposure to surgery-minimum suturing experience required.
Position Highlights:- Schedule: Minimum of 40 hours per week
- Responsibilities:
- Rotate onsite coverage with other PAs to provide 24/7 trauma and emergency general surgery coverage
- Respond as the first provider to all trauma activations for initial evaluation and work-up
- Conduct general surgery consults and coordinate care with on-call physicians
- Complete admissions, inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic services (on a rotating basis)
- Serve as First Assist in the OR (training provided if not already certified)
- Weekend rotation: 1:4
- Approx. 7 days of call per month (with additional compensation for extra call coverage)
Compensation & Benefits:- Base salary starting at $115,000 (higher based on experience)
- Annual performance bonus up to 5%
- Compensation increases with experience and tenure
- Full benefits package, including health, retirement, and paid time off
Requirements:- Acute Care NP (First Assist certification or willingness to obtain) or Physician Assistant
- Prior surgical experience required; minimum exposure with suturing skills
- Strong clinical decision-making and ability to work in a fast-paced trauma environment
