Trauma and General Surgery Physician Assistant

Position Overview

Our clinicians have a depth and breadth of surgical knowledge that are unmatched in the area, with expertise in less invasive techniques and innovative practices. At the Institute for Surgical Excellence, you’ll be a part of a team that is setting the bar for surgical excellence.  New grads welcome!

• Inpatient care for trauma and acute care surgery patients
• First assistant in operating room approximately once a week
• Intensive Care management of critically ill patients
• Formal evaluation of the acute trauma patient
• Outpatient clinic with General Surgery
• Rotating schedule, 10-hour shift days and 15-hour shift nights (6 nights a month)
• Call 1:5

Join a team of unmatched surgical expertise. Many of our clinicians have trained at the nation’s best academic institutions and published promising research in prestigious medical journals. Practice with a team performing more than 85,000 surgeries every year – 25 percent more than other centers in the region.

In a Trauma Physician Assistant career with LVHN, you’ll experience:

• Expert clinicians who collaborate seamlessly with each other and with other highly trained professionals, each possessing unique areas of expertise
• Team of six physician assistants and four physicians
• Our adaptable environment that stays current with the latest advancements in medical technology

Benefits & Perks

As a nationally certified Great Place to Work™, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career.  Explore our benefits.

• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Time and Allowance
• Relocation (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Current PA state Medical License or ability to obtain a PA state Medical License

Recruiter Details

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