$130-140/hr Trauma Surgery APP locums in Pennsylvania. License required.

Job description

Facility in Altoona, PA seeking Trauma Surgery APP locums coverage
Rates: $130-$140/hr

Specialty: Trauma Surgery
Position: Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)
Start Date: October 7, 2024
Assignment Duration: Ongoing, Part-Time
Position Overview:
Facility seeking experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to join their trauma surgery team. This role involves providing comprehensive care in a Level III trauma center, including emergency general surgery. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience and must be board certified or board eligible.
Responsibilities:
Schedule:
12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Day) or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Night)
Preferably cover 5-7 consecutive days per assignment, but will consider 3-4 day stretches.
Typical Day:
Respond to trauma activations.
Conduct daily rounds, including progress notes, H&Ps, and discharge summaries.
Manage trauma cases including falls, motor vehicle collisions (MVC), and major complications or comorbidities (MCC).
Handle procedures such as appendectomies, cholecystectomies, exploratory laparotomies, and hernia repairs.
Patient Load:
Manage 20-35 inpatients per day/night.
50% trauma cases, 45% surgical cases, 5% burn cases.
Qualifications:
Certification:
Board Certified or Board Eligible (NP/PA).
ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS certifications required.
Licensing:
Must hold an active Pennsylvania State License.
Experience:
Minimum of one year of relevant trauma surgery experience is preferred.
Other Requirements:
Temporary privileges are available to expedite the start date.
Credentialing Information:
Estimated Time to Credential: 60 days.
Privileges Available: Full and Temporary Privileges.
About WhiteCoat Locums:
- Physician owned agency
- Highest-Pay rates on the market
- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail
- 100% transparency