NP-PA-Trauma-Acute Care Surg - Temporary Position Aug-Feb

At Southcoast Health, we acknowledge that our employees are what helps make us great!

Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Trauma & Acute Care Surgery - Req # 79178 - St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

Full time temporary position to help cover several LOAs to start 8/2024 - 2/2025

Under the general supervision and direction of the Chief of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery or designee, conduct a wide variety of patient care and related duties in support of SHG Surgeons. Position will function as first call for all emergency department consults with physician back-up primarily for Surgical Specialties. Conduct rounds as needed for Trauma and Acute Care Surgery patients. Assist in OR for trauma cases as necessary. Overnight APP coverage for SLH. Knowledge and skill of orthopedic disorders and treatments is required. Skill in operating medical equipment, a variety of software applications and multiple projects is required AND/OR Nurse Practitioner is required.

We are a fast-paced, established, patient centered practice that provides quality care to our patients.

Hours: 40 hours (Full-time) varies; 7a - 7p; 7p - 7a; 11a - 11p; 7a - 7a

Shift: Days, nights, weekends, rotational, holidays



Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Physician Assistant: bachelor's degree in a related field is required. Graduate of an A.M.A.-approved Physician Assistant program is required. Certification by the National Commission of Physician Assistants within one year of hire is required.
• Family Nurse Practitioner: Master of Science Degree in Nursing is required. Family Nurse Practitioner required to see patients of all ages. Certification from a National accrediting body to practice as a Nurse Practitioner is required. Current Massachusetts R.N. registration is required.
• Massachusetts Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License is required.
• One year experience required.
• Surgical First Assistant required for Nurse Practitioner.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) current certification required prior to start

In accepting employment with Southcoast Health, you understand that you are required to be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID-19 virus, or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by complying with Southcoast Health's SHS-ADM-100 Seasonal Influenza and COVID 19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy.

Southcoast Health is a community-based health delivery system with multiple access points, offering an integrated continuum of health services throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and East Bay, Rhode Island. For more than 100 years, we have provided quality, patient-focused care in a state-of-the-art environment. By uniting a single purpose and building an integrated system of services and resources, we have become one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in Massachusetts.



Together We Are More.

• With more than 7,500 employees, Southcoast Health is the largest employer in Southeastern Mass., and the 18th largest employer in the Commonwealth, according to the Boston Business Journal.
• We strive for a culture of health and well-being that recognizes, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing our employees in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with optimal benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees' lives.

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance*
• Tuition Assistance**
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance*
• Life & AD&D insurance*
• Flexible Spending Accounts*
• 403B Retirement Plan with match
• HealthQuest Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council

*Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Join us to be More than Medicine!

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Holly Lestage, Manager Provider Recruitment

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