Locum - Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Trauma Redding, CA

Job description

Location:
Redding, CA

Redding offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and small-city charm, nestled in the heart of Northern California near Shasta Lake and the Cascade Mountains. It's an ideal destination for providers who enjoy a vibrant outdoor lifestyle while making a meaningful impact in a growing healthcare community.

Facility:
This is a Level II Trauma Center providing comprehensive trauma services to the Northern California region. The facility features strong support staff, including a day shift Trauma NP/PA, and utilizes Cerner Care B as its EMR system, offering a well-supported clinical environment for trauma care providers.

Opportunity:
Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Trauma

Job Details:

• Provide Trauma Service APP coverage during PM shifts (3 p.m. to 1 a.m.) at a Level II Trauma Center
• Manage a daily patient census of 20-25 patients on the Trauma Service
• Take patient histories, perform physical exams, and make assessments and diagnoses
• Initiate, review, and revise treatment and therapy plans
• Order x-rays, lab procedures, therapeutic diets, physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, and nursing services
• Recognize and evaluate emergency situations requiring immediate physician attention and institute life-saving treatment procedures when necessary
• Instruct and counsel patients regarding physical and mental health matters including medications, diets, and long-term disease management
• Initiate arrangements for admissions, complete medical record documentation, and coordinate continuing care services
• Facilitate patient referrals to appropriate health facilities, agencies, and community resources
• Administer or transmit medication orders under supervising physician oversight
• Monitor, manage, and discharge all patients on the trauma service while supporting the on-call trauma surgeon
• Required procedures include: local anesthesia, laceration repair (basic and intermediate), dressing changes, drain removal, suture removal, wound debridement and closure, basic management of non-displaced fractures, removal of superficial foreign bodies, hemostasis, incision and drainage, cervical spine clearance, chest tube insertion and removal, burn management (partial thickness less than 10%), arterial line insertion, fracture reductions, reduction of simple dislocations, and central line insertion
• Must be actively working at a TJC-accredited hospital
• Active California PA license required; CA DEA required
• NCCPA certification required
• Completion of CA CSEC (California Controlled Substance Education Course) required for PAs
• ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certifications required
• Trauma or Critical Care experience required
• Clean malpractice and background history required
• Estimated credentialing timeframe: 15-30 days upon receipt of fully completed application