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Trauma Surgery - Full-Time NP/PA

Atrium Health · Rome, GA · 4 days ago
OTHRFull-time

$20,000 sign-on bonus available.

About the role

Atrium Health Floyd/Harbin is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join the growing Trauma & Emergency General Surgery team in Rome, Georgia. This opportunity is ideal for both experienced APPs and motivated new graduates looking to break into trauma surgery with strong physician mentorship, real autonomy, and a highly collaborative culture.

  • 7 days on / 7 days off schedule
  • Work alongside a dedicated trauma surgery team
  • Broad clinical exposure in a high-acuity inpatient setting
  • Procedures, trauma activations, consults, and surgical patient management
  • Strong mentorship from surgeons who love teaching
  • Excellent experience-builder for APPs passionate about surgery or trauma care
  • No OR first assistance requirements
  • Opportunity to help shape and grow a rapidly evolving trauma program

Schedule

  • Full-Time
  • 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • 7 days on / 7 days off
  • Inpatient Trauma & Emergency General Surgery coverage

Enjoy the flexibility of having half the month off while working in an exciting, fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

As part of the Trauma Surgery APP team:

  • Respond to Level I & Level II trauma activations
  • Round daily with the surgical team
  • Manage inpatient trauma and emergency general surgery patients
  • Complete consults, admissions, and progress notes
  • Perform bedside procedures including:
    • Chest tubes
    • FAST exams
    • Additional trauma-related procedures
  • Participate in weekly trauma clinic coverage
  • Collaborate closely with surgeons, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams

Requirements

  • Physician Assistants strongly encouraged to apply
  • New graduates with strong surgical/trauma rotations welcome
  • Nurse Practitioners with inpatient surgical or trauma-focused training encouraged

Benefits

  • $20,000 sign-on bonus
  • Trauma program led by physicians deeply invested in mentorship, education, and APP development
  • Supportive environment for both experienced providers and new graduates

About the location

Rome, Georgia, is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, conveniently located between Atlanta, Birmingham, and Chattanooga. The area offers:

  • Affordable living
  • Outdoor recreation opportunities
  • Great restaurants and local culture
  • Easy access to Atlanta, Chattanooga, and the North Georgia mountains
  • Tight-knit medical community with strong provider support
  • Abundant outdoor recreation, including cycling, hiking, lakes, rivers, and the nation’s largest hard court tennis center
  • Vibrant arts community and Smithsonian-affiliated museums

About the organization

Atrium Health Floyd is part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States. The organization employs over 5,200 teammates providing care in over 40 medical specialties. Atrium Health Floyd strategically combined with Harbin Clinic in 2024 and operates multiple facilities, including:

  • Polk Medical Center
  • Cherokee Medical Center
  • Floyd Primary Care Network
  • Heyman Hospice Care
  • Floyd Outpatient Surgery Center
  • Floyd Physical Therapy & Rehab
  • Floyd Family Medicine Residency Program
  • A stand-alone emergency department in Chattooga County

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