Surgery – General Physician Assistant

Facility in Minneapolis, MN seeking trauma surgery APP coverage Rates: $160/hr Opportunity Highlights

• Dates of Coverage: May through July (up to full-time availability).
• Schedule: In-house shifts only; no call requirements.
• Setting: Level I Adult Trauma Center (also providing pediatric care).
• Compensation Note: Local candidates are highly preferred. Only mileage is reimbursed for travel.
• Autonomy: APPs work autonomously but are supported by 24-hour on-site Trauma Surgeons.
• EMR: Epic.

Clinical Responsibilities The provider will manage trauma patients across the full continuum of care, serving as the primary attending for all patient conditions without the use of a separate hospitalist service.

• Rounding: Average of admitted non-ICU patients per day, or 6 ICU patients.
• ED/Admissions: Manage 2 15 admissions or ED consults per 24-hour period.
• Trauma Alerts: Respond to the ED for high-level trauma activations.
• Discharges: Facilitate comprehensive discharge planning and patient education.
• Clinical Management: Daily management of complex physiological conditions related to trauma and critical care.

Procedures While a Trauma Surgeon is available for backup, the following procedures are preferred:

• Non-invasive ventilation management (BiPAP/CPAP)
• Full mechanical ventilation management
• Chest tube insertion
• Central line and arterial line placement
• Suturing of minor lacerations

Provider Requirements

• Certification: Board Certification (ACNP, AGNP, or PA-C) is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of practice as an APP in an inpatient setting, optimally with experience in trauma, ICU, and/or orthopedics.
• Licensure: Active Minnesota (MN) state license is required at the time of submission.
• Certifications: ATLS, PALS, and ACLS are all required.
• DEA: Verbal confirmation of active DEA is required at the time of submission.
• Background: A Self-Query NPDB report must be provided with the presentation and must be pulled within the same month as the submission.

Important Application Notes

• Local Preference: Preference will be given to local candidates.

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