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General Surgery Trauma PA - Per Diem

Health First Careers·Melbourne, Florida

Unknown·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 days ago
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About the role

Manage trauma and emergent general surgery admissions, consults, and patient rounding. Act as a first assist during surgical procedures in a fast-paced Level 2 Trauma Center.

Job Requirements

Employed full-time position with Health First at Holmes Regional Medical Center, a Level 2 Trauma Center in Melbourne, FL Schedule: variable, could pick up days, mid shifts or nights. Mix of trauma and emergent general surgery admissions, consults, rounding, procedures, and assisting in surgical procedures as a first assist

  • Work Experience
  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Current PA license.
  • Certification by the NCCPA.
  • Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider completion card prior to start date and maintain.
  • At least 2 years of Trauma and Surgical first assist experience required, ATLS preferred.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to work effectively with a team

Benefits: Competitive rate with generous night shift differential Paid malpractice insurance

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift Times: variable

Paygrade: Pg-Pg-Pg-App

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Melbourne, Florida
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Application
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Health First Careers

Health First is Central Florida's only fully integrated health system. With a mission to positively change the wellness and health of the communities we serve, Health First offers the latest technological advances and quality care at our four hospitals and through our many...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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