Trauma​/ACS Physician Assistant

Inspire Health Medical Group, affiliated with UCSF Fresno, is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner 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 or NP 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.

• Flexible schedule
• No call obligations
• 12 days of paid vacation
• Annual CME Paid Days
• $1,500 annual CME stipend
• ATLS certification
• DEA, NCCPA and CA State License renewal reimbursed
• Health, Dental and Vision benefits available
• 401k matching
• Relocation assistance

This position is based in Fresno, California – a city with a quality of life that is uniquely Californian, yet affordable. Limitless recreational opportunities and spectacular scenery are accessible in a community with abundant affordable housing. While there is much to see and do in Fresno, the city is ideally located for convenient getaways to places such as the majestic Sierra National Forest and the scenic Central Coast.

Fresno is the only major city in the country with proximity to three national parks – including the renowned Yosemite National Park.

Requirements

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