Tauma Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at MultiCare Health System in Tacoma, Washington

Job Description:

Job Details

Job ID: 92338
Location: Tacoma, WA

Entity: Community
Category: Physician Assistant
Specialty: Trauma Surgery

Department: Trauma Trust
Employment Type: Full-Time Regular
Primary Shift: Variable
Work Schedule: TBD

Trauma Trust is seeking dynamic Advanced Practice Providers who can provide excellent care and a values-based approach to our trauma and acute care surgical patients from admission-to-discharge. Provide surgical assisting, medical, and critical care inpatient services, and contribute to the design and delivery of high quality and cost effective care for our patients under the supervision of physicians.



A competitive salary, a full array of benefits, a healthy work/life balance, and a great location makes this an ideal choice for the APP who is looking to provide high quality patient care and also experience the best of Pacific Northwest living.

Requirements



Education:


* Physician Assistant

* Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred

* Completion of an accredited two year Physician Assistant program required

* Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

* Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

* Master's degree as Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

* Board certification as a Nurse Practitioner (preference for Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)

Experience:


* At least 2 years of Physician Assistant or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner experience in Emergency Medicine, Hospitalist, General Surgery or Trauma/Critical Care

* Post graduate residency as a Surgical Physician Assistant or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner preferred.

License/Certification


* BLS and ACLS certification

* Physician Assistant

* Possession of or eligibility for a Washington License as a Physician Assistant

* Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

* Possession of or eligibility for a Washington License as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

* Possession of or eligibility for a Drug Enforcement Agency License for Schedule II Controlled Substances

* Advanced Trauma Life Support within the first year of hire

* Fundamentals of Critical Care Support within the first year of hire

About Trauma Trust:


Located in Tacoma, WA (30 miles south of Seattle), Trauma Trust is a non-profit 501(c)3 joint level II trauma program. This unique trauma center works collaboratively with Tacoma General Hospital (MultiCare Health System) and St. Joseph Medical Center (CHI Franciscan) and rotates trauma call between the two facilities. The Trauma Trust team is made up of Trauma and Acute Care Surgeons, Advanced Practice Providers, and Administrative Staff. The two trauma centers combined treat an average of over 2,000 patients per year.

Advanced Practice Providers affiliated with Trauma Trust are recognized as being among the best healthcare providers in the Northwest Region. You will find everything you need to excel in your job including outstanding facilities, comprehensive resources, and talented teammates sharing your commitment to quality patient care. Tacoma General Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center are recognized leaders using advanced state-of-the-art technology. EPIC, our Electronic Medical Record (EMR), is used at both facilities, and keeps our staff connected throughout the healthcare systems.