Trauma / Acute Care Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

We are seeking a Trauma / Acute Care Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join a collaborative surgical team in Long Beach, California. This is a full-time opportunity providing shift-based coverage for trauma and acute care surgery patients in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Shift-based Trauma / Acute Care Surgery coverage
• Combination of weekday, weekend, and holiday coverage based on program needs
• Exact shift structure and annual shift commitment to be finalized

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage trauma and acute care surgery patients in the emergency department and inpatient setting
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and clinical decision-making
• Participate in daily rounds and manage hospitalized surgical patients
• Assist surgeons with treatment planning and execution
• Manage preoperative and postoperative patients
• Order and interpret laboratory testing and diagnostic studies within scope of practice
• Perform credentialed bedside procedures within scope of practice
• Coordinate specialty consultations and multidisciplinary care
• Assist with discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up
• Respond to changes in patient condition and communicate with supervising surgeons and hospital teams
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in trauma and acute care surgery quality initiatives

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Current or eligible California PA or NP license
• NCCPA certification for PAs or appropriate national certification for NPs
• Eligible for hospital credentialing and clinical privileges
• Trauma, acute care surgery, general surgery, emergency medicine, critical care, or other high-acuity experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to collaborate with physicians, APPs, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $130,000

Full-time positions may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Paid onboarding and credentialing support