Emergency Trauma PA — Onsite Critical Care Leader

Vital Surgical Center; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement plan (401k/IRA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Vital Surgical Center in Galveston, TX seeks an Emergency Trauma Physician Assistant for a full-time, onsite role in a fast-paced ED. You will assess and stabilize trauma patients, work with physicians and the trauma team, and perform procedures under supervision.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, accredited PA program, Texas license, NCCPA certification, and trauma experience preferred. Competitive salary $140k–$180k plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires TX licensure and NCCPA certification.
• Graduate of an accredited PA program.
• Experience in emergency/trauma settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to trauma alerts and assess incoming patients.
• Stabilize patients and provide life-saving interventions.
• Collaborate with the trauma team and supervising physicians.
• Conduct comprehensive examinations and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Administer prescribed medications per established protocols.
• Educate patients and families about trauma care and recovery.
• Assist in wound management and procedures under supervision.
• Monitor patient pain and vital signs, ensuring comfort.
• Maintain infection control and safety protocols in trauma care.

Skills

Trauma assessment

Acute care

Clinical teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Accredited Physician Assistant program

Texas licensure

NCCPA certification

Job description

Vital Surgical Center in Galveston, TX seeks an Emergency Trauma Physician Assistant for a full-time, onsite role in a fast-paced ED. You will assess and stabilize trauma patients, work with physicians and the trauma team, and perform procedures under supervision.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, accredited PA program, Texas license, NCCPA certification, and trauma experience preferred. Competitive salary $140k–$180k plus comprehensive benefits.