Trauma-Focused Emergency Medicine PA - Evening Shift

Divine HealthCare; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Divine HealthCare is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant to join our Galveston, Texas team in a full-time capacity. You will play a pivotal role in a fast-paced hospital ED, delivering trauma-focused care and ensuring optimal patient outcomes in collaboration with trauma surgeons, nurses, and specialists.

The position requires TX PA licensure, NCCPA certification, and a strong background in trauma assessment and stabilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Texas Physician Assistant license.
• NCCPA certification.
• Strong trauma assessment and stabilization knowledge.
• Ability to make quick, informed decisions in high-pressure scenarios.
• Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams and patients.

Responsibilities

• Respond to trauma alerts and assess patient needs for the appropriate level of care.
• Stabilize patients with immediate interventions in respiratory and circulatory emergencies.
• Assist in resuscitation efforts including airway management and chest compressions.
• Coordinate with trauma teams to transfer patients between departments while ensuring continuity of care.
• Perform thorough physical examinations and review diagnostic tests to guide treatment plans.
• Administer medications and treatments under physician guidance and monitor responses.
• Support invasive procedures and wound management in trauma care.
• Educate patients and families on trauma care, recovery expectations and post-discharge care.
• Monitor pain and comfort levels and adhere to infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Trauma assessment

Stabilization protocols

Rapid decision making

Interdisciplinary teamwork

EHR proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Accredited Physician Assistant program completed

Texas PA licensure

NCCPA certification

Job description

Divine HealthCare is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant to join our Galveston, Texas team in a full-time capacity. You will play a pivotal role in a fast-paced hospital ED, delivering trauma-focused care and ensuring optimal patient outcomes in collaboration with trauma surgeons, nurses, and specialists.

The position requires TX PA licensure, NCCPA certification, and a strong background in trauma assessment and stabilization.