Physician Assistant - Trauma/Acute Care Surgery

Inspire Health Medical Group•Fresno, CA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Inspire Health Medical Group is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join an enthusiastic team in the Trauma (TSS)/Acute Care Surgical (ACS) Division that serves the growing population of Fresno, CA at Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC). CRMC is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the Central Valley of California, serving a large and diverse patient population. CRMC is a teaching institution affiliated with UCSF Fresno’s surgical residency program, making it an ideal environment for collaborative learning opportunities and professional development. The PA will be trained in the management of trauma and acute care surgical patients on a rotational basis throughout all levels of care, including the trauma bay, surgical floor, and intensive care unit. They will participate in the initial assessment and stabilization of acute trauma patients as well as performing daily rounds on admitted patients. Procedures performed include tube thoracostomy, central venous catheter placement, arterial line placement, and wound management.

Requirements

Current or Eligibility to obtain a California Physician Assistant License
Graduate of ARC-PA Accredited Physician Assistant Program is required
Certified or in process NCCPA Certification
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications

Responsibilities

Management of trauma and acute care surgical patients on a rotational basis throughout all levels of care, including the trauma bay, surgical floor, and intensive care unit.
Participate in the initial assessment and stabilization of acute trauma patients.
Perform daily rounds on admitted patients.
Procedures performed include tube thoracostomy, central venous catheter placement, arterial line placement, and wound management.