Physician Assistant - Surgical / Trauma

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in West Virginia is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to deliver care for surgical and trauma patients. Responsibilities include performing examinations, assisting in surgeries, and managing emergencies. Candidates must hold a valid Physician Assistant license and ACLS certification. Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential. This role supports a 40-hour work week within a dynamic health care environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• West Virginia certification and/or license as required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Valid state license to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations on inpatients and outpatients and manage patient care.
• Assist in hospital rounds, document progress notes, and order studies.
• Participate as first or second assist on surgeries as directed.
• Manage medical emergencies until a physician arrives.
• Assist in postpartum care and conduct postoperative assessments.
• Maintain annual CPR certification.
• Participate in continuing medical education and training of health personnel as directed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervising physician.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Teamwork

West Virginia license

PA program graduate

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

West Virginia certification as required

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Job description

Physician Assistant – Surgical / Trauma

Wheeling Hospital invites an experienced Physician Assistant to provide diagnostic and therapeutic care for surgical and trauma patients. Under the supervision of the attending physician, the PA will perform history, physical examination, and management of inpatient and outpatient cases, assist in surgical procedures, provide postoperative care, and respond to medical emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations on inpatients and outpatients; establish presumptive diagnoses and manage patient care under physician supervision.
• Assist in hospital rounds, document progress notes, and order laboratory and radiologic studies.
• Participate as first or second assist on major and minor surgeries as directed.
• Manage medical emergencies and initiate appropriate therapy until a physician arrives.
• Assist in post‑partum care and conduct postoperative assessments.
• Maintain annual CPR certification.
• Participate in continuing medical education and training of health personnel as directed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervising physician.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• West Virginia certification and/or license as required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Valid state license to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent prolonged standing and walking; may involve exposure to infection and patient injuries.
• Ability to handle emergency or crisis situations and work irregular hours, including on‑call duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: Wheeling Hospital Inc.
Address: 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, West Virginia

Seniority level: Entry level; Employment type:-time; Job function: Health Care Provider; Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.

Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.