Description

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Trauma
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 10/26/2026

About the Position

We are seeking a Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment starting May 4, 2026, in Minnesota. The client is looking for a skilled professional to manage 10-hour shifts (7a-5p), focusing on responsibilities such as non-invasive and ventilation management, chest tube and line insertions, suturing, responding to trauma alerts, facilitating discharges, ER admissions, and comprehensive daily patient rounding.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Non-Invasive Vent Management (bipap/cpap)
• Ventilation Management
• Chest Tube Insertion
• Central Line
• Arterial Line
• Suturing Minor Lacerations
• Responding to the ED for Trauma Alerts
• Facilitating Discharges
• ER Admissions
• Daily rounding and management of all conditions – our client does not use hospitalists, requiring full capability to attend to all patient conditions.

Additional Information

• EMR: Epic

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.