Hiring Trauma Surgery PA | Night Shifts ONLY| McAllen, TX

About the role

This nights-only role offers competitive salary compensation and comprehensive benefits, allowing you to focus on high-acuity trauma care while working alongside a strong, experienced trauma surgical team.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-operative and post-operative trauma patients in coordination with trauma surgeons
• Perform tertiary evaluations of trauma admissions and provide episodic or problem-oriented care under physician direction
• Assist with trauma quality performance improvement initiatives
• Conduct complex patient care procedures usually performed by trauma surgeons but delegated to PAs
• Assess patient complaints and deliver appropriate treatments
• Utilize advanced assessment skills to anticipate and communicate complex patient issues
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic tests in collaboration with trauma surgeons
• Monitor treatment plans and update trauma surgeons with critical information
• Respond promptly to emergency trauma alerts
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Certified Physician Assistant with appropriate trauma experience preferred
• Active or eligible Texas medical license or certification
• Trauma care experience highly desirable

Qualifications

• Growth & Development Opportunities for professional development and leadership roles within the trauma program
• Mentorship and ongoing training supported

Benefits

• Compensation includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Sign-on / Relocation: Available for qualified candidates
• Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement benefits
• Wellness & Work-Life Balance support including malpractice coverage

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Nights only

Contact

Contact Samantha Barnett, In-house Physician Recruiter, at Samantha.Barnett@uhsinc.com for more information and a confidential conversation.