Locums – Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Surgical NP/PA Job
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Locums – Surgical NP/PA - Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Clinical Role
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Locum tenens position
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Seeking a board-certified or truly board-eligible Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Must have prior surgical experience
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Two providers needed to cover a mix of day and night shifts
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Schedule: Monday–Sunday
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Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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Inpatient coverage only
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No call
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Estimated shifts per provider: 8–10 per month
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EMR: Epic
Practice Setting
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Inpatient coverage for Trauma and Emergency General Surgery (EGS) service
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Level II Trauma Center
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Team structure:
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Day shift: 2 APPs
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Night shift: 1 APP
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APPs work closely with Trauma/Acute Care Surgeons
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Responsibilities
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Morning rounds
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OR first assisting
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Evaluating new EGS consults
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Managing inpatient surgical and trauma services
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Responding to trauma activations
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Critical care management
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Performing bedside procedures, including:
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Incision & drainage (I&D)
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Laceration repairs
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Chest tube placement
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Central line placement
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Case Volume & Patient Load
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Average census: 20 patients/day
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Average cases:
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Day: 3 cases
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Night: 1 case
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Average admissions:
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Day: 5
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Night: 2–5
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Average consults:
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Day: 5
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Typical Cases
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Cholecystectomy
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Appendectomy
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Trauma exploratory laparotomy
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Colon resections
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Graham patch repairs
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Hernia repairs
No bariatric or foregut surgery
On-Site Specialties
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Interventional Radiology
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Orthopedic Trauma
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Neurosurgery
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Plastic Surgery
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
RecruitWell Support
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A-rated malpractice insurance
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Weekly direct deposit
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24/7 dedicated recruiter support
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Professional onboarding and credentialing
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Prepaid travel and lodging
RecruitWell Core Values
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Open communication
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Sense of urgency
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Teamwork
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Accountability
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Driven to win
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Higher consciousness