Trauma Surgery PA — Critical Care & ER Coverage

Catholic Health Services; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Services in New York is seeking a Physician Assistant for Trauma Surgery Service. The role provides emergency surgery/trauma call coverage, including assessment, possible surgery, and SICU follow-up within a team-focused environment.

The PA will act as attending for SICU patients, supervise house staff, and coordinate with attending physicians. Rotating AM/PM shifts support around-call coverage and acute trauma care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with NCCPA certification.
• Bachelor's degree required; NYS licensure; Masters preferred.
• PA-C certification and DEA registration required for discharge responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency surgery/trauma call coverage, including assessment, surgery if needed, consultation, rounding and follow-up of patients.
• Serves as the attending physician for SICU patients and supervises house staff as needed.
• Assists attending/consultant in management of SICU patients; evaluates and stabilizes emergent cases.
• Provides in-house trauma coverage and call coverage for ED and transfer consults.

Skills

Emergency trauma care

Team coordination

Critical care

Education

Bachelor's Degree

NYS licensure

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Catholic Health Services in New York is seeking a Physician Assistant for Trauma Surgery Service. The role provides emergency surgery/trauma call coverage, including assessment, possible surgery, and SICU follow-up within a team-focused environment.

The PA will act as attending for SICU patients, supervise house staff, and coordinate with attending physicians. Rotating AM/PM shifts support around-call coverage and acute trauma care.