Surgery - General Physician Assistant

We are seeking anexperienced Locums Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant tojoin a Level I Adult Trauma Center that also cares for pediatric patients in Robbinsdale,Minnesota. This role is ideal for an APP who thrives in a high-acuity traumaenvironment and is comfortable functioning as a trauma hospitalist rounder withbroad clinical responsibility.

Compensation: $125 Per Hour

Schedule & Coverage

• Shift Length: 10-hour shifts (7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
• Call Ratio: No call - in-house coverage only

Clinical Role

• Primarily function as a trauma hospitalist rounder
• Intermittent ED consults, trauma activations, and procedures
• Opportunities for trauma critical care responsibilities for APPs with appropriate experience
• No hospitalist service utilized-APP must be fully capable of managing all patient conditions independently

Patient Volume

• Non-ICU: 10-14 admitted patients to round on daily
• ICU: Approximately 6 patients
• Admissions/ED Volume: 2-15 patients per 24 hours

Responsibilities

• Respond to the ED for trauma alerts
• Perform daily rounding and comprehensive patient management
• Manage ER admissions and facilitate safe, timely discharges
• Collaborate with trauma surgeons, ICU teams, nursing, and ancillary services
• Document all care accurately and efficiently in Epic
• Participate in guideline-based care and required non-clinical tracking expectations

Preferred Procedures (notall required, but strongly preferred)

• Non-invasive ventilation management (BiPAP/CPAP)
• Mechanical ventilation management
• Chest tube insertion
• Central venous line placement
• Arterial line placement
• Suturing of minor lacerations

Requirements

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Active Minnesota license
• ACLS, PALS, and ATLS required

Located just outsideMinneapolis, Robbinsdale offers convenient access to a major metro area whilemaintaining a close-knit community feel, with excellent dining, parks, andcultural amenities nearby.