Trauma / Acute Care Surgery Physician Assistant
Assignment Details
Location: Bellingham, Washington
Provider Type: Physician Assistant
Specialty: Trauma / Acute Care Surgery
Practice Setting: Inpatient / Outpatient / Acute Care Hospital
Coverage Type: Scheduled Day Coverage / No Call
Start Date: ASAP
Expected Duration: Approximately 6 Months
Coverage Need: 3.0 FTE
Hospital Beds: 251
EMR: Epic
Compensation:
$140/hr
Schedule
3-4 Shifts Per Week
Shift Options: 6:30 AM-4:30 PM or 6:30 AM-6:30 PM
Daily Shift Standard: 12 Hours
Schedule Expected to Include at Least 2 Weekdays Plus Weekend Coverage
Clinic Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
Clinic Schedule May Be Covered by the Regular Team if Needed
No Call
Patient Population / Volume
Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Patients
Approximately 18 Patients Per Day
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Coverage
Respond to Trauma Activations
May Serve as Initial Trauma Responder if the Trauma Surgeon Is in the Operating Room
Provide Initial Evaluation and Response in the Emergency Department
Perform Inpatient Rounding
Admit Patients to the Trauma / Acute Care Surgery Service
Manage Admissions Including ICU Patients
Provide Surgical First Assist
Prepare for and Manage Post-Discharge Clinic
Provide Outpatient Post-Discharge Follow-Up as Scheduled
May Work Independently at Times
Clinical Environment / Support
Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Service
Clinic and Hospital Privileges
APC Support May Be Available on Some Days
Epic EMR
Requirements
Physician Assistant - Required
Washington License Not Required at Time of Submission
Candidates Requiring Licensure May Be Considered
BLS - Required
ACLS - Required
ATLS - Required
BLS and ACLS Must Be From the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, as Applicable
Epic Proficiency - Required
COVID-19 Vaccination - Required, No Exemptions
Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Experience - Required
Recent Clinical Activity Requirements
Documentation of Recent Clinical Activity From the Previous 24 Months - Required
Recent Clinical Activity Must Be Representative of the Scope and Complexity of Privileges Requested
Requirement May Be Waived for Candidates Who Completed Training Within the Previous Year
