Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Job Title : Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - General Surgery / Trauma

Location : Northwest Ohio

We 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