Physician Assist IV - Trauma

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Sarasota, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Sarasota Memorial First Physicians Group is seeking to employ a Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join their Acute Care Surgery team consisting of surgical ICU, trauma, and emergency general surgery. Sarasota is located approximately 60 minutes south of Tampa. The area is known for the arts, great restaurants, world-class beaches, excellent schools, and a wide variety of activities for all ages. Join seven (7) Trauma/General/Surgical Critical Care Surgeons and 20 Advanced Practice Providers. SMH is a Level II Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center and the only hospital providing trauma care services in Sarasota County. FDOH Designation Trauma Center since 2016 and re-designated in 2023 with no deficiencies. Over 175,000 emergency visits and 2800 Trauma Activations annually. 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. A PA is a graduate with a master's degree or certificate from an accredited physician assistant program at an accredited school or college. 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).

Requirements

• Current NCCPA or ANCC certification required and must also 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.
• 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.
• Require current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Require bachelor's degree from accredited physician assistant training program.
• Require minimum of one (1) year experience or post graduate APP resident in cardiovascular/ cardiothoracic surgery.

Nice To Haves

• ATLS is preferred and can be obtained at Sarasota Memorial Hospital if not currently certified.

Responsibilities

• 13 shifts a month working the night shift 6:00 P.M. – 6:00 A.M.
• Must be flexible and willing to work occasional weekends and holidays.
• Trauma response in the Emergency Department, rounding 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.
• Ability to perform procedures including, but not limited to, placement and removal of chest tubes, arterial lines, and central venous catheters.

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.
• Physician Assistants can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if employed by the group.
• No state tax in Florida.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level