Trauma APP (PA/NP): Inpatient & Ambulatory Expert

National Governors Association; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughston Clinic seeks a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Trauma (Inpatient and Ambulatory) in Augusta, GA to extend surgical productivity and improve care delivery for injured patients. The role covers ambulatory clinics and hospital-based duties with weekend inpatient coverage and night call.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in PA/NP, NCCPA or NP board certification, BLS, and DEA licensure. Surgical First Assist certification or plan to obtain within one year is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from regionally accredited PA/NP program is required.
• NCCPA or NP Board Certification is required.
• BLS certification and current State licensure (and DEA) are required.

Responsibilities

• Represent Hughston Orthopaedic Trauma with professionalism to patients and staff.
• Assist clinic staff in ambulatory setting including triage and paperwork.
• Perform minor procedures in ambulatory care (suture removal, debridements, joint aspirations).
• Maintain APP clinic weekly with others for established plans of care.
• Provide inpatient duties one weekend per month and night call (5pm–7am) up to five nights/month.
• Conduct hospital-based examinations and document promptly during rotations.
• Facilitate transition from inpatient to outpatient post-discharge and coordinate referrals.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Patient assessment

EMR documentation

Education

Master’s degree in PA/NP program

Surgical First Assist certification or ability to obtain within 1 year

NCCPA Board Certification

Tools

BLS certification

DEA licensure

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Hughston Clinic seeks a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Trauma (Inpatient and Ambulatory) in Augusta, GA to extend surgical productivity and improve care delivery for injured patients. The role covers ambulatory clinics and hospital-based duties with weekend inpatient coverage and night call.

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in PA/NP, NCCPA or NP board certification, BLS, and DEA licensure. Surgical First Assist certification or plan to obtain within one year is required.