Acute Care NP or PA - General Surgery/Trauma Ohio at Commonwealth Medical Services
Lima, Ohio, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

115000.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Acute Care, Suturing, Clinical Decision-Making, Trauma Care, General Surgery, First Assist, Inpatient Care, Outpatient Services

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Job Title: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – General Surgery/Trauma Location: Northwest Ohio We are seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (with First Assist training, or willingness to obtain) or a Physician Assistant (ideal candidate due to training background) to join our General Surgery/Trauma team. This role offers a diverse mix of clinic, OR, and inpatient responsibilities in a collaborative environment. Candidates must have some prior exposure to surgery—minimum suturing experience required. Position Highlights: Schedule: Minimum of 40 hours per week Responsibilities: Rotate onsite coverage with other PAs to provide 24/7 trauma and emergency general surgery coverage Respond as the first provider to all trauma activations for initial evaluation and work-up Conduct general surgery consults and coordinate care with on-call physicians Complete admissions, inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic services (on a rotating basis) Serve as First Assist in the OR (training provided if not already certified) Weekend rotation: 1:4 Approx. 7 days of call per month (with additional compensation for extra call coverage) Compensation & Benefits: Base salary starting at $115,000 (higher based on experience) Annual performance bonus up to 5% Compensation increases with experience and tenure Full benefits package, including health, retirement, and paid time off Requirements: Acute Care NP (First Assist certification or willingness to obtain) or Physician Assistant Prior surgical experience required; minimum exposure with suturing skills Strong clinical decision-making and ability to work in a fast-paced trauma environment
Responsibilities
The role involves rotating onsite coverage to provide 24/7 trauma and emergency general surgery coverage, responding to trauma activations, and conducting general surgery consults. Additional responsibilities include completing admissions, inpatient rounding, and serving as First Assist in the OR.
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