Job Description
Job Description
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 tenureFull benefits package, including health, retirement, and paid time offRequirements :
Acute Care NP (First Assist certification or willingness to obtain) or Physician AssistantPrior surgical experience required; minimum exposure with suturing skillsStrong clinical decision-making and ability to work in a fast-paced trauma environment