We are seeking a
Trauma / Acute Care Surgery Physician Assistantor Nurse Practitioner to join a collaborative surgical team inLong Beach, California. This is a full-time opportunity providing shift-basedcoverage for trauma and acute care surgery patients in a fast-paced hospitalenvironment.
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Shift-based Trauma / Acute Care Surgery coverage
- Combination of weekday, weekend, and holiday coverage based on program needs
- Exact shift structure and annual shift commitment to be finalized
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage trauma and acute care surgery patients in the emergency department and inpatient setting
- Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and clinical decision-making
- Participate in daily rounds and manage hospitalized surgical patients
- Assist surgeons with treatment planning and execution
- Manage preoperative and postoperative patients
- Order and interpret laboratory testing and diagnostic studies within scope of practice
- Perform credentialed bedside procedures within scope of practice
- Coordinate specialty consultations and multidisciplinary care
- Assist with discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up
- Respond to changes in patient condition and communicate with supervising surgeons and hospital teams
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in trauma and acute care surgery quality initiatives
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
- Current or eligible California PA or NP license
- NCCPA certification for PAs or appropriate national certification for NPs
- Eligible for hospital credentialing and clinical privileges
- Trauma, acute care surgery, general surgery, emergency medicine, critical care, or other high-acuity experience preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to collaborate with physicians, APPs, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $ 130,000 Full-time positions may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- CME allowance
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Paid onboarding and credentialing support
