# Acute Care NP or PA - General Surgery/Trauma 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

**Job Title: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – General Surgery/Trauma**  
**Location: Northwest Ohio**

We are seeking an **Acute Care Nurse Practitioner** (with First Assist training, or willingness to obtain) or a **Physician Assistant** (ideal candidate due to training background) to join our **General Surgery/Trauma** team. This role offers a diverse mix of clinic, OR, and inpatient responsibilities in a collaborative environment. Candidates must have some prior exposure to surgery—minimum suturing experience required.

**Position Highlights:**

-   **Schedule:** Minimum of 40 hours per week
-   **Responsibilities:**

-   Rotate onsite coverage with other PAs to provide 24/7 trauma and emergency general surgery coverage
-   Respond as the **first provider** to all trauma activations for initial evaluation and work-up
-   Conduct general surgery consults and coordinate care with on-call physicians
-   Complete admissions, inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic services (on a rotating basis)
-   Serve as **First Assist in the OR** (training provided if not already certified)
-   Weekend rotation: 1:4
-   Approx. 7 days of call per month (with **additional compensation** for extra call coverage)

**Compensation & Benefits:**

-   **Base salary starting at $115,000** (higher based on experience)
-   **Annual performance bonus up to 5%**
-   Compensation increases with experience and tenure
-   Full benefits package, including health, retirement, and paid time off

**Requirements:**

-   Acute Care NP (First Assist certification or willingness to obtain) or Physician Assistant
-   Prior surgical experience required; minimum exposure with suturing skills
-   Strong clinical decision-making and ability to work in a fast-paced trauma environment