Physician Assistant - Surgery Trauma - Bellingham, WA

IMP Locum Tenens, LLC; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Travel stipend

Contract extensions

Job summary

IMP Locum Tenens, LLC is seeking a Physician Assistant specialized in Trauma Surgery for a full-time contract at a 251-bed facility. The role involves inpatient and outpatient trauma care, including responding to traumas, assisting in surgery, ICU admissions, and coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams.

The position requires flexibility to work 12-hour shifts, 3-4 times per week, with potential weekend coverage and travel/stipend options for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Certified Physician Assistant specializing in trauma surgery.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts.
• Experience in inpatient and outpatient trauma care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and create care plans for trauma patients.
• Provide surgical assistance and respond to emergency trauma situations.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate inpatient and outpatient care.
• Monitor and document patient progress, ensuring continuity of care.
• Stay informed on the latest in trauma and acute care practices.

Skills

Trauma care

Surgical assistance

ICU coordination

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Job description

About the Opportunity:

This full-time contract position is available for a Physician Assistant specializing in Trauma Surgery. The role involves providing care in an inpatient and outpatient setting with a focus on trauma and acute care surgery. Key responsibilities include responding to traumas, possibly being the first responder if the trauma surgeon is unavailable, admitting patients to the service line, including ICU, assisting in surgery, and managing discharge clinics. The position requires flexibility to work 12-hour shifts, 3-4 times a week, and may include coverage during weekends. The role integrates with other healthcare professionals on a 251-bed facility.

The estimated base pay for these positions are $104.50 to $123.50 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments and create care plans for trauma patients.
• Provide surgical assistance and respond to emergency trauma situations.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate inpatient and outpatient care.
• Monitor and document patient progress, ensuring continuity of care.
• Stay informed on the latest in trauma and acute care practices.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive pay structure with direct deposit.
• Work schedule includes standard shifts, allowing for flexibility.
• Opportunities for contract extensions and travel/stipend options for eligible candidates.
• Supportive environment with opportunities for collaboration across the hospital's multidisciplinary teams.