Acute Care NP or PA - General Surgery/Trauma

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