Surgery - Trauma Physician

Trauma/Acute Care Advanced Practice Physician (Surgical First Experience) Position SummaryThe Trauma/Acute Care Advanced Practice Physician (APP) with surgical first experience provides specialized, hands-on care for critically ill and injured patients in trauma, surgical, and acute care settings. This role emphasizes early surgical involvement, procedural proficiency, and collaborative patient management alongside trauma and acute care surgeons.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide advanced assessment, diagnosis, and management of trauma and acute care surgical patientsParticipate in surgical-first evaluation and management of patients, including trauma activations and emergent surgical casesPerform procedures within scope of practice, such as central line placement, chest tubes, suturing, wound care, and bedside surgical assistanceOrder, interpret, and monitor diagnostic studies, laboratory tests, and imagingCoordinate care with trauma and surgical teams, intensivists, nurses, and ancillary staffConduct daily rounding and ongoing patient management from admission through dischargeEducate patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedures, treatment plans, and post-discharge careDocument all patient care encounters accurately and in compliance with institutional and regulatory standardsParticipate in quality improvement, patient safety, and trauma system initiativesMaintain advanced knowledge of surgical, trauma, and acute care best practicesQualificationsMaster s or Doctoral degree from an accredited NP or PA programCurrent NP or PA certification (AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA)Active state licensure with prescriptive authorityPrior surgical-first experience or critical care/trauma experience preferredStrong procedural skills, clinical judgment, and ability to function in high-acuity environmentsAbility to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary teamWork EnvironmentInpatient hospital setting including trauma units, surgical floors, ICUs, and emergency departmentSchedule may include rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays depending on coverage needsPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, and move throughout clinical and procedural areasManual dexterity for procedural tasks and patient examinationsAbility to respond quickly in emergent situations and assist with patient mobility