Physician Assistant- Trauma | Renown Health | Beautiful Reno/Lake Tahoe

Job Description

Employed position
Level II Trauma Center — 808 bed facility; 90 bed ER
Block Schedule, 7on/7off; Day shift rotations
Epic EMR
First Assist Trauma Surgeons
Competitive Compensation – Shift pay + Quality Bonus
Full Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
CME Stipend $1500
Starting Bonus

About the Role

Reno/Tahoe is in one of the West’s most desirable regions, offering four seasons, more than 300 days of sunshine and a welcoming family-friendly community. The city features a vibrant dining scene, growing arts and culture, and abundant recreational opportunities. With easy access to nearby Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains, residents enjoy world-class outdoor activities year-round – from skiing in the winter to boarding, hiking and biking in the summer – providing an exceptional quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Takes 1st call, rounds and manages trauma patients, including pediatric rounding/consults, in ICU, ER, OR, Ortho/Neuro, Pediatric, and GSU floors.
• Works closely with trauma surgeons, intensivists, subspecialists, Hospitalists and support staff.

Requirements

• Experience and proficiency in discharge planning, admitting orders, transferring and 1st assisting with trauma surgeries.

Qualifications

• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program is required. A Baccalaureate Degree is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Physician’s Assistant license.
• Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada Required, and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA.
• Board Certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required at time of hire OR maintenance of the NCCPA Board Certification shall align with the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners’ requirements for an active/unrestricted State of Nevada Physician's Assistant license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required. Prefer American Heart Association (AHA) approved certification, but will accept online certification from American Red Cross Training Services, Advanced Medical Certification, or ACLS Certification Institute.

Benefits

• Full Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• CME Stipend $1500
• Starting Bonus

Pay

Competitive Compensation – Shift pay + Quality Bonus

Schedule

Block Schedule, 7on/7off; Day shift rotations