Hospital Based Trauma Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Description

Specialization : Surgery Trauma

Job Summary : Job Description :

Hospital-based Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner to assist our Trauma Surgeons with trauma / emergency room patients and inpatients to join our growing Level II Trauma Facility in Augusta, Georgia.

Qualified Candidates :

• We are recruiting for a full time advanced practitioner (PA or NP) that is comfortable with all aspects of Trauma.
• 2 years of PA / NP trauma and critical care experience preferred.
• Position includes three 12 hour shifts per week with coverage of trauma / emergency, general surgery patients, mostly hospital floor inpatient coverage.
• This position is a key team member of the trauma team, assisting the trauma surgeons in critical situations and ICU patient management while facilitating patient progression to discharge. (Does not include duties to assist surgeon in the OR.)
• Responsibilities include : round on floor patients, ICU patients (trauma only), responding to trauma resuscitations and assist with trauma consultations in the ED; progress notes; H & P; Discharge summaries; respond to nursings phone calls; write orders.
• Requirements : NP / PA GA license(unrestricted), ACLS, BLS, ATLS preferred
• Desired characteristics : Clinical background in ED or critical care, strong critical thinking skills, able to function autonomously, strong communication and computer skills, comfortable working across disciplines to facilitate patient care.

Incentive / Benefits Package :

About Doctors Hospital of Augusta :

Join a community in the second largest city in Georgia! Doctors Hospital is centrally located in Augusta in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), with surrounding cities like Evans, Martinez, Grovetown, Harlem, Appling, Thomson, North Augusta, Aiken and more! The area is one of the fastest growing communities in the state of Georgia. Augusta is a rare find - a perfect mix of nature, history, diversified industry, and excellent housing value. The area also has a thriving art scene and vibrant downtown life with restaurants, shops, and bars that all add to the high quality of life. There is also year-round golf, as one would expect, with Augusta being the home to the Masters Golf Tournament each year.

The CSRA is the perfect place to live for those who love outdoor activities with family and friends. The mild climate allows for year-round outdoor activities including kayaking in the Savannah River or Augusta Canal, and swimming, boating, fishing and more in Clark's Hill Lake (aka Strom Thurmond). Money Magazine named Evans, Georgia, as the #1 Best Place to Live in America. These amenities along with a strong public school system are a part of the many reasons you should consider Doctors Hospital for your next healthcare career.