Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Trauma Surgery
Washington Regional Medical System·Fayetteville, Arkansas
Washington Regional Medical System·Fayetteville, Arkansas
Perform surgical consultations and respond to emergency department trauma alerts. Manage patient care through comprehensive assessments, diagnostic testing, and the development of treatment plans.
Washington 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: Arkansas Nurse 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. Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care) or Physician Assistant program with an Arkansas license and CPR certification. A minimum of 3 years of experience in trauma surgery or critical care is preferred.
Market context
In Arkansas, trauma surgery Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant roles are typically tied to hospital and trauma-center staffing needs, so candidates with acute care training and trauma or critical care experience are often competitive. Strong applicants usually bring an active Arkansas license, CPR certification, and familiarity with high-acuity surgical workflows. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and highlight trauma or critical care experience in your application.
