Trauma ED Physician Assistant - Evening/Night Shift

Open Doors Healthcare Center; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Open Doors Healthcare Center in Arlington, Texas seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our emergency department. This full-time, on-site role involves trauma and acute care, with evening and night shifts totaling 40 hours per week.

You will work alongside trauma teams, perform rapid assessments, stabilize patients, and coordinate care across departments. A PA program, Texas licensure, NCCPA certification, and ER/trauma experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active state licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• At least 2 years of experience in emergency medicine or trauma care.

Responsibilities

• Respond to trauma alerts with initial assessments to determine needed level of care.
• Stabilize trauma patients and administer immediate care to prevent deterioration.
• Assist with resuscitation efforts coordinating with the medical team.
• Coordinate interprofessional care for trauma patients ensuring smooth transitions.
• Conduct comprehensive physical exams and interpret diagnostic results.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments per supervising physicians.
• Assist with invasive procedures and manage wound care.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Trauma care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Accredited PA program

NCCPA certification

Job description

Open Doors Healthcare Center in Arlington, Texas seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our emergency department. This full-time, on-site role involves trauma and acute care, with evening and night shifts totaling 40 hours per week.

You will work alongside trauma teams, perform rapid assessments, stabilize patients, and coordinate care across departments. A PA program, Texas licensure, NCCPA certification, and ER/trauma experience are required.