Physician Assistant - Trauma/Acute Care Surgical

Inspire Health Medical Group

Posted 24 days ago

Full Time

Fresno, California

In Person

Smart Summary

The Physician Assistant will be trained in managing trauma and acute care surgical patients across all care levels, including the trauma bay, surgical floor, and ICU. Responsibilities involve participating in initial assessment and stabilization of acute trauma patients and performing daily rounds on admitted patients.

Inspire Health Medical Group is seeking a Physician Assistant to join their Trauma/Acute Care Surgical Division. Key requirements include a California Physician Assistant License (or eligibility), graduation from an ARC-PA accredited program, NCCPA certification (or in process), and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, making it an excellent opportunity for those with a strong clinical foundation.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Trauma Management

Acute Care Surgical Management

Patient Stabilization

Daily Rounds

Tube Thoracostomy

Central Venous Catheter Placement

Arterial Line Placement

Wound Management

ATLS Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job Description

Description

Inspire Health Medical Group is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join an enthusiastic team in the Trauma (TSS)/Acute Care Surgical (ACS) Division that serves the growing population of Fresno, CA at Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC).

CRMC is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the Central Valley of California, serving a large and diverse patient population. CRMC is a teaching institution affiliated with UCSF Fresno’s surgical residency program, making it an ideal environment for collaborative learning opportunities and professional development.

The PA will be trained in the management of trauma and acute care surgical patients on a rotational basis throughout all levels of care, including the trauma bay, surgical floor, and intensive care unit. They will participate in the initial assessment and stabilization of acute trauma patients as well as performing daily rounds on admitted patients. Procedures performed include tube thoracostomy, central venous catheter placement, arterial line placement, and wound management.

- Flexible schedule

- No call obligations

- 120 hours of paid vacation annually

- 40 hours paid CME time annually

- $1,500 annual CME stipend

- ATLS certification

- DEA, NCCPA and CA State License renewal reimbursed

- Health, Dental and Vision benefits available

- 401k matching

- Relocation assistance

This position is based in Fresno, California – a city with a quality of life that is uniquely Californian, yet affordable. Limitless recreational opportunities and spectacular scenery are accessible in a community with abundant affordable housing. While there is much to see and do in Fresno, the city is ideally located for convenient getaways to places such as the majestic Sierra National Forest and the scenic Central Coast. Fresno is the only major city in the country with proximity to three national parks – including the renowned Yosemite National Park.

Salary: $135,000/yr.

The range listed is exclusively for base compensation for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Actual compensation may be adjusted for experience, training, hospital/community need and other factors. Actual compensation may also vary based on additional services, including call coverage, administrative services, performance bonus, and/or productivity.

Requirements

  • Current or Eligibility to obtain a California Physician Assistant License
  • Graduate of ARC-PA Accredited Physician Assistant Program is required
  • Certified or in process NCCPA Certification
  • Current BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications

Inspire Health Medical Group

Our doctors have always been inspired to practice medicine in the Central Valley and teach the next wave of medical professionals at the highest academic levels. They continue to pioneer cutting-edge research to treat patients with the latest advancements in technology and medical discovery. Central California Faculty Medical Group and its University Centers of Excellence are now Inspire Health Medical Group. With nearly 400 physicians and advanced practice providers who motivate each other to surpass expectations, we are committed to delivering exceptional care to more than half a million patients every year. These inspired clinicians continue to enjoy the support of colleagues across 85 medical specialties and subspecialties, all proudly standing together under the banner of Inspire Health Medical Group. Because when the best minds in medicine come together, the result is nothing short of inspirational.

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