Acute Care NP or PA - General Surgery/Trauma Ohio
Commonwealth Medical Services
| Company | Commonwealth Medical Services |
| Category | Healthcare |
| Location | Lima |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Full-time |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workable) |
Description
Job Title: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – General Surgery/Trauma Location: Northwest Ohio We are seeking an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (with First Assist training, or willingness to obtain) or a Physician Assistant (ideal candidate due to training background) to join our General Surgery/Trauma team. This role offers a diverse mix of clinic, OR, and inpatient responsibilities in a collaborative environment. Candidates must have some prior exposure to surgery—minimum suturing experience required. Position Highlights: Schedule: Minimum of 40 hours per week Responsibilities: Rotate onsite coverage with other PAs to provide 24/7 trauma and emergency general surgery coverage Respond as the first provider to all trauma activations for initial evaluation and work-up Conduct general surgery consults and coordinate care with on-call physicians Complete admissions, inpatient rounding, and outpatient clinic services (on a rotating basis) Serve as First Assist in the OR (training provided if not already certified) Weekend rotation: 1:4 Approx. 7 days of call per month (with additional compensation for extra call coverage) Compensation & Benefits: Base salary starting at $115,000 (higher based on experience) Annual performance bonus up to 5% Compensation increases with experience and tenure Full benefits package, including health, retirement, and paid time off Requirements: Acute Care NP (First Assist certification or willingness to obtain) or Physician Assistant Prior surgical experience required; minimum exposure with suturing skills Strong clinical decision-making and ability to work in a fast-paced trauma environment