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

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Passing scores on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE)

Skills

• Strong clinical skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement benefits
• Wellness & Work-Life Balance support including malpractice coverage

Pay

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Schedule / Hours: Nights only

Contact

Call: Night shift trauma coverage

Patient Volume: High-volume trauma level 1 center

Practice Setting: Level I Trauma Center within South Texas Health System (STHS)

Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary trauma surgery team with APPs and surgeons

EMR / Technology: Cerner electronic medical record system

About The Organization & Community

South Texas Health System (STHS) is a comprehensive regional healthcare network with six hospitals, multiple freestanding emergency departments, physician practices, and extensive outpatient services. Located in the vibrant Rio Grande Valley, McAllen offers a multicultural, bilingual community with excellent quality of life, low cost of living, year-round pleasant weather, and abundant recreational opportunities.

Apply

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