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Washington Regional Medical System
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Trauma Surgery
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A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$86,735 / year median in Arkansas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Trauma Surgery Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703 Apply Overview Position Type Full Time Education Level Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) Category Nursing Services Apply Description Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education . Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J .B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute ; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute ; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center ; Washington Regional Total Joint Center ; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors . Position Summary Washington Regional's Trauma Surgery is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced full-time Advanced Practice Provider or Physician Assistant, to join our team. This is a hospital-based nocturnist position. Essential Position Responsibilities Surgical consultations and responding to ED for trauma alerts. Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans. Assist in diagnosing and managing medical and surgical conditions. Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications and treatments. Ensure accurate documentation and complete discharge summaries. Maintain compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.