What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trauma Physician Assistant Needed in Virginia position at Extant Healthcare?
Company Description
Extant Healthcare is a leading provider of trauma programs, specializing in community-based trauma programs. We work with hospitals to bring in the right people to work at dynamic trauma centers. Our surgeons and APPs have the opportunity to fulfill meaningful work and maintain a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the satisfaction of our team in providing these opportunities.
Role Description
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Trauma APP to join our dynamic trauma team at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients suffering from traumatic injuries. This position involves working closely with trauma surgeons, emergency medicine teams, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Patient Care : Assist in the management of patients with acute traumatic injuries in both emergency and inpatient settings. Conduct thorough assessments, develop treatment plans, and perform necessary medical procedures under the supervision of a trauma surgeon.
- Emergency Response : Participate in trauma resuscitation and emergency interventions as needed, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Documentation : Maintain accurate and timely medical records, including progress notes, discharge summaries, and operative reports.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration : Work collaboratively with a team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Qualifications
Strong clinical and procedural skills in trauma care.
Benefits :
Hospital Description :
Opened in 1972, Chippenham Hospital has provided and continues to provide a wide range of services to Central Virginia. Along with being a certified primary stroke center, services include cardiovascular, orthopedic, oncology, robotic surgery and more. Chippenham is a member of the HCA Healthcare network which is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services. HCA is made up of locally managed facilities that include more than 250 hospitals and freestanding surgery centers located in 20 U.S. states and in the United Kingdom.
Community :
Salary : $225,767
