Physician Assistant- Trauma | Renown Health | Beautiful Reno/Lake Tahoe

Renown Health and University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are recruiting a Board Eligible/Board Certified Physician Assistant to join our Trauma Surgery team.

The Advanced Practice Provider will take 1st call, round and manage trauma patients, including pediatric rounding/consults, in ICU, ER, OR, Ortho/Neuro, Pediatric, and GSU floors. Position requires experience and proficiency in discharge planning, admitting orders, transferring and 1st assisting with trauma surgeries. The incumbent will work closely with trauma surgeons, intensivists, subspecialists, Hospitalists and support staff.

Renown Regional is a state-of-the-art, 800-bed acute care facility with comprehensive and outpatient services and 24-hour emergency care.

Job Description

• Employed position
• Level II Trauma Center — 808 bed facility; 90 bed ER
• Block Schedule, 7on/7off; Day shift rotations
• Epic EMR
• First Assist Trauma Surgeons
• Competitive Compensation – Shift pay + Quality Bonus
• Full Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• CME Stipend $1500
• Starting Bonus

Renown Health is Nevada's largest, not-for-profit integrated academic healthcare network serving northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and Northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 8,000 employees, Renown Health has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination and innovation. Our organization comprised of the area's only Trauma Center, two acute care hospitals, a children's hospital, an acute rehabilitation hospital, a physician-led, highly esteemed medical group, and the insurance company, Hometown Health. In 2021, Renown Health and UNR Med joined to form Nevada's first integrated academic health system to advance our mission of commitment to supporting health and advancing healthcare across the state by expanding clinical care, medical education, clinical research and access to evidence-based care.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) is a research-intensive, community-based medical school. With over $30 million in annual grants and contracts, our transformative and ground-breaking research not only sets us apart but serves to attract top-tier researchers and students.
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Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program is required. A Baccalaureate Degree is preferred.
Experience: Two years' experience as physician assistant.
License(s): Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Physician's Assistant license. Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada Required, and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA.
Certification(s): Board Certification issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required at time of hireOR maintenance of the NCCPA Board Certification shall align with the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners' requirements for an active/unrestricted State of Nevada Physician's Assistant license.Basic Life Support (BLS) AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required. Prefer American Heart Association (AHA) approved certification, but will accept online certification from American Red Cross Training Services, Advanced Medical Certification, or ACLS Certification Institute.