Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Trauma in Fresno, CA

LocumJobsOnline is working with AAS Locum Tenens to find a qualified Trauma Surgery PA in Fresno, California, 93755!

About The Position

We are seeking an

experienced and motivated Trauma / Acute Care Surgery Nurse Practitioner or

Physician Assistant to join a collaborative and high-performing trauma team in Visalia,

CA. This Level III trauma center manages approximately 2,200 annual trauma

activations and provides comprehensive inpatient, consultative, and

perioperative care. The APP will work alongside attending surgeons, residents,

and intensivists to deliver high-quality trauma and emergency surgical services

in both the ICU and surgical wards.

Compensation : $135,420 / 15 shift per month

per year plus full benefits

Key Responsibilities :

Provide daytime coverage for Trauma and

Acute Care Surgery services.

Collaborate with attending surgeons and

residents in managing trauma and surgical patients.

Perform ER consults, assist in

postoperative care, and coordinate discharge planning.

Participate in the management of

surgical ward and ICU patients, ensuring continuity of care.

Support quality improvement initiatives

and evidence-based practice in trauma care.

Foster effective communication and

teamwork within a multidisciplinary clinical environment.

Qualifications :

Licensure : Licensed Physician

Assistant (PA-C), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), or Nurse

Practitioner (NP).

Experience : Surgical or

trauma experience preferred.

Skills : Excellent

clinical assessment, procedural, and critical thinking abilities.

Teamwork : Demonstrated

ability to work collaboratively with physicians, residents, and nursing

staff.

Nestled in the heart

of California’s Central Valley, Visalia combines small-town charm with

proximity to major destinations like Sequoia National Park and the Sierra

Nevada Mountains. The city offers a welcoming community, affordable living, and

easy access to both Fresno and Bakersfield, making it an ideal place to live

and work.

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