Description

Physician Assistant | Surgery - Trauma
Location: South Carolina
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:  ORD-219852-PA-SC
• Title:  PA
• Dates Needed:  ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:  Day Shift
• Assignment Type:  Inpatient
• Call Required:  No
• Board Certification Required:  Yes
• Job Duration:  Locums

This facility operates as a Level 1 Trauma Center providing comprehensive inpatient trauma surgery services. The hospital maintains established clinical protocols and dedicated staffing to support high-acuity trauma care in an inpatient environment. Locum tenens coverage is utilized to supplement the existing team and ensure continuity of trauma surgery services.

South Carolina offers a range of outdoor and cultural activities suited to varied interests. Along the coast, clinicians may enjoy dolphin boat cruises, lighthouse tours, harbor cruises, and food tours, while the Upstate region provides access to kayaking, paddleboarding, and hiking near the mountains. Regional attractions include the Riverbanks Zoo, EdVenture Museum, SC Botanical Garden, and Sassafras Mountain, and the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, including the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, are accessible within approximately one hour from the Upstate region.

The physician associate will provide inpatient trauma surgery coverage during day shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with no call responsibilities required. The clinician will manage trauma surgery cases at a Level 1 Trauma facility in an on-site setting, working alongside a support team that includes 6 APPs and 6 MAs. Board certification is required for this assignment. Coverage is needed as soon as possible on an ongoing basis.

• Case Load/PPD:  Variable
• Support Staff:  6 APPs, 6 MAs
• Patient Population:  All Ages
• Location Type:  On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:  Yes
• Government:  No

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details