Surgery - General Physician Assistant

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