Experienced Trauma Physician Associate Needed for Expanding Coverage in Houston, TX

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Trauma APP to join our dynamic trauma team at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake in Webster, TX. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients suffering from traumatic injuries. This position involves working closely with trauma surgeons, emergency medicine teams, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Assist in the management of patients with acute traumatic injuries in both emergency and inpatient settings. Conduct thorough assessments, develop treatment plans, and perform necessary medical procedures under the supervision of a trauma surgeon.
• Surgical Assistance: Provide intraoperative support during trauma surgeries, including preoperative preparation, assisting during surgery, and postoperative care.
• Emergency Response: Participate in trauma resuscitation and emergency interventions as needed, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely medical records, including progress notes, discharge summaries, and operative reports.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work collaboratively with a team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Education & Training: Participate in the training and education of medical students, residents, and other healthcare staff. Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in trauma care.
• Quality Improvement: Engage in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and optimizing trauma care protocols.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Associate
• Certification: Board Certification and current Texas license or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience: Previous experience in trauma, emergency medicine, or surgery preferred.
• Skills:
• Strong clinical and procedural skills in trauma care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Business Expense Reimbursement allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• Attractive scheduling with 12 hr shifts

Company Description 

Extant Healthcare is a leading provider of trauma programs, specializing in community-based trauma programs. We work with hospitals to bring in the right people to work at dynamic trauma centers. Our surgeons have the opportunity to fulfill meaningful work and maintain a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the satisfaction of our team in providing these opportunities. 

Community:

• Clear Lake, or the Clear Lake Area, is a region in parts of Harris and Galveston County in Texas, United States.
• It is part of the Galveston Bay Area, which itself is a section of the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. ... Clear Lake is relatively affluent with a thriving business community.
• At 655 square miles, the City of Houston could contain the cities of New York, Washington, Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Minneapolis, and Miami.
• Fourth most populous city in the U.S. with 2.3 million residents
• Houston ranks first among U.S. cities where paychecks stretch the furthest, according to Forbes
• 198 golf courses within a 50-mile radius of downtown Houston
• City of Houston: https://www.visithoustontexas.com/about-houston/facts-and-figures/

The Hospital:

Welcome to HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, formerly Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, where sophisticated, world-class medicine meets the comfort, care and convenience of a community hospital. We opened our doors in 1972 and now employ over 2,000 staff members and 900 physicians in a wide range of specialties. Our specialists offer more talent and experience than any other hospital in the region. We recently opened a $92 million patient tower that includes 155,000-square feet of operating rooms and intensive care and observation units. It is also the site of our newly expanded and renovated Women and Children’s Center.