Trauma Surgery Job at Bon Secours Mercy Health in Lima, OH

The Trauma Program at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio is seeking a physician assistant to cover 24-hour shifts, 7 am to 7am. in a 424-bed regional referral center with a catchment of 480,000.

Highlights:

• Level II Trauma Center
• In-house - 12-hour rotation, 7 on 7 off, day and night positions available. 
• Independent and collaborative rounding - trauma patients
• Respond to all trauma activations
• Collaborate with trauma surgeon and ED provider to develop a plan of care for all trauma patients from presentation through discharge.
• Utilize advanced clinical skills and knowledge to assess patients and manage all aspects of care.
• Great communication skills are needed plus strong professional interaction with ancillary departments to enable the best patient care and flow.
• Lead interdisciplinary rounds.
• Trauma Clinic - round on trauma patient population and support general surgery.
• This is a 24/7/365 service - weekends and holidays are required.
• Prefer (but not required) Trauma/Critical Care experience
• EMR is EPIC
• ATLS preferred, expected within 6 months of hire.

Education and Skills Required:

• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA).
• Current licensure with the state of Ohio as a physician assistant.
• Completion of an accredited PA program.
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant related field as outlined by the Ohio State Medical Board
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Community Highlights:

• Symphony, Theater, Amphitheater 
• Civic Center that attracts nationally known performers and Broadway Plays
• The region provides golf courses, hiking trails, hunting, skiing, indoor skating.

Please apply to learn more!  Traci Cox, Provider Recruitment