# Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Lima, Ohio

**Company:** [Commonwealth Medical Services](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/keeTEXJ8MZmGdm2R5VUMJA.md)
**Location:** Lima, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** NP/PA - EAST

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## Description

### Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

**General Surgery / Trauma**

A healthcare organization is seeking a **Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner** to join a **General Surgery and Trauma** service in a full-time role. This position offers a mix of **clinic, operating room, and inpatient responsibilities** within a collaborative, high-acuity surgical environment.

### Position Overview

-   Full-time position (minimum **40 hours per week**)
-   **8-hour shifts**, Monday–Friday
-   **Weekend rotation: 1 in 4**
-   Rotating on-site coverage with other advanced practice providers to ensure **24/7 trauma and emergency general surgery coverage**

### Clinical Responsibilities

-   Respond as the **first provider** to all trauma activations, initiating patient evaluation and work-up
-   Perform and coordinate **general surgery consultations** in collaboration with the on-call surgeon
-   Complete patient admissions
-   Conduct daily rounding and coordinate care with the attending physician
-   Provide outpatient services on a rotating basis
-   Participate in operative cases with availability to perform **first-assist duties**
-   Support emergency general surgery coverage as part of a team-based rotation

## Requirements

### Candidate Requirements

-   **Physician Assistants** or **Acute Care Nurse Practitioners** eligible to apply
-   Acute Care Nurse Practitioners must be willing to obtain **First Assist certification**
-   Prior experience in general surgery, trauma, or acute care preferred