Physician Assistant (PA) Trauma Surgery
Location: Colorado
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift: Night Shift
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join a high-acuity Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team. This opportunity is ideal for a provider who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional care to trauma and surgical patients.
The selected candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, managing complex trauma and emergency general surgery cases while practicing with a high degree of autonomy.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive trauma and acute care surgical services during overnight shifts.
- Manage trauma admissions, emergency general surgery, and inpatient surgical patients.
- Conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and interpret diagnostic studies.
- Assist with procedures, trauma resuscitations, and operative support.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR.
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
- Support departmental goals and ongoing professional development.
Qualifications Required
- Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- NCCPA Certification (PA-C).
- Active Colorado Physician Assistant license or eligibility for licensure.
- BLS Certification (AHA or American Red Cross).
- DEA eligibility and Medicare/Medicaid provider eligibility.
Preferred
- Minimum 2 years of Trauma Surgery experience OR completion of a Surgical Fellowship.
- Clean malpractice and licensure history.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual incentive bonus up to $10,000.
- Relocation assistance up to $10,000 for eligible candidates.
- Fully paid malpractice insurance.
- CME allowance of $3,500 annually plus 5 CME days.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and optional 457(b).
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Generous PTO beginning on day one.
- Paid family and medical leave.
- Tuition assistance programs.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
- Additional benefits including FSA, HSA, pet insurance, identity protection, and employee discounts.
Additional Information
- Full-time permanent position only.
- No locum or locum-to-perm arrangements.
- Visa sponsorship is not available.
- New graduates are not eligible for this role.
