General Surgery APP | Palmdale Regional Medical Center | Palmdale, CA

Universal Health Services; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

PTO

Paid malpractice

Job summary

Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, CA, is recruiting a General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider for a private practice setting. The role includes OR support, inpatient consults, and some outpatient clinic coverage, with preferred First Assist certification at start or after hire.

Wound care experience is a plus, and the center offers comprehensive benefits. The hospital is part of Universal Health Services and offers competitive compensation aligned to experience, with a strong

Qualifications

• Experience in general surgery APP role or similar healthcare setting.
• First Assist certification preferred; may be obtained after start date.
• Wound care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide operating room support for general surgery cases.
• Perform inpatient consults and some outpatient clinic coverage.

Job description

Opportunity Details

General Surgery APP Opportunity | Palmdale Regional Medical Center | Palmdale, CA

Palmdale Regional Medical Center, located in north Los Angeles County and recently awarded an “A” for patient safety by the Leapfrog Group, is proud to serve the residents of the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and surrounding communities with high-quality care. We are currently assisting an established surgical group in recruiting a General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for a private practice opportunity providing surgical services at PRMC.

Discover here what makes Palmdale and the Antelope Valley a wonderful place to call home!

Opportunity highlights:

• Join a well-established, collegial private practice surgery group consisting of three surgeons
• Based in the Palmdale area, with services provided at Palmdale Regional Medical Center
• Role includes operating room support, inpatient consults, and some outpatient clinic coverage
• Preferred: First Assist certification; however, certification may be obtained after start date if not already completed
• Wound care experience is a plus
• Competitive compensation, with a salary range of $130,000 to $140,000, based on relevant experience and scope of work
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, PTO, and paid malpractice

About Palmdale Regional Medical Center, part of Southwest Healthcare, is licensed for 190 beds, with planned expansion to 234 beds. The hospital is designated as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and includes a 35-bed Emergency Department. PRMC offers inpatient and outpatient surgical services in bariatric, colorectal, orthopedic, neurological, spine, ENT, vascular, plastic, and robotic surgery, including the da Vinci Xi system.

The hospital also provides medical and surgical oncology services in affiliation with City of Hope. Additional services include a wound care center with hyperbaric medicine, as well as the recently added Rehabilitation Institute, which offers both inpatient and outpatient care. PRMC is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation’s largest hospital and healthcare management companies.

About the Community Palmdale and the Antelope Valley offer affordable suburban living, excellent schools, and a wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The region is home to a diverse and highly educated population of more than 500,000 people and is conveniently located near north Los Angeles County communities such as Santa Clarita, Canyon Country, and the San Fernando Valley.

Recent growth in the aerospace and alternative energy industries has drawn talented professionals to the area, further enhancing local housing, schools, industry, entertainment, and transportation. With nearby access to beaches, mountains, skiing, hiking, and professional sports, the Palmdale area offers an exceptional quality of life.