Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Trauma Surgery

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country.

Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B.

Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.Position SummaryWashington Regional's Trauma Surgery is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced full-time Advanced Practice Provider or Physician Assistant, to join our team.

This is a hospital-based nocturnist position.Essential Position Responsibilities* Surgical consultations and responding to ED for trauma alerts.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Assist in diagnosing and managing medical and surgical conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications and treatments.
• Ensure accurate documentation and complete discharge summaries.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications* Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner with Acute Care certification or Physician Assistant program.

• Licensure and Certifications: ArkansasNurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License and CPR, required. National certification, required
• Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in trauma surgery or critical care setting, preferred.
• EMR: EPIC EMR experience, preferred.

Work Environment

This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.