Physician Assist IV - Trauma

Responsibilities

• Join seven (7) Trauma/General/Surgical Critical Care Surgeons and 20 Advanced Practice Providers.
• Serve as a member of the trauma response team in the Emergency Department.
• Round in Surgical Trauma ICU and hospital floors.
• See patients in the general surgery and trauma acute care outpatient clinic.
• Provide Surgical First Assist in the operating room for both elective, acute care, and traumatic surgical cases.
• Perform procedures including, but not limited to, placement and removal of chest tubes, arterial lines, and central venous catheters.

Requirements

• Current NCCPA or ANCC certification required and must have an active license by the State of Florida by the time of hire.
• Board Certified Physician Assistant, Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who has active, relevant and routine experience in 2 of the last 4 years (defined as at least 500 acute care inpatient encounters over two years).
• Board Certified Adult/Family Nurse Practitioner, who has active, relevant, and routine experience in 2 of the last 4 years (defined as at least 1,000 acute care inpatient encounters over two years).
• ACLS/BLS required. ATLS is preferred and can be obtained at Sarasota Memorial Hospital if not currently certified.
• Minimum of two (2) years Critical Care APP experience.
• Qualified candidate must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to work within a team.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a master's degree or certificate from an accredited physician assistant program at an accredited school or college.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience or post graduate APP resident in cardiovascular/ cardiothoracic surgery.
• Bachelor's Degree.

Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work within a team.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and night shift differential.
• No contract or non-compete clause - candidates sign offer letters only.
• Full array of benefits offered including health, dental, vision, long term disability, PTO, 403B Retirement Plan, and much more.
• As an employee of a public, State of Florida organization, Physician Assistants are entitled to sovereign immunity.
• The Physician Assistant (PA) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards.
• The PA IV Trauma is highly specialized in trauma services protocol. Typically works in multidisciplinary settings and units managing patient care.
• The PA functions as part of the multidisciplinary health team in accordance with privileges approved by the credentialing committee to provide high-quality, cost-effective advanced care to patients.
• The PA is licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to perform medical services delegated by the supervising physician(s).

Pay

Competitive Salary and night shift differential.

Schedule

13 shifts a month working the night shift 600 P.M. - 600 A.M.