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Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

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WhiteCoat Locums 140.00 US Dollar . USD Per hour

2024-11-07 07:37:12

Job location Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Healthcare & Medical

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

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