Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Trauma in Visalia, CA
Company: AAS Locum Tenens
Location: Visalia
Posted on: October 28, 2025
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Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Trauma/Acute Care
Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a
collaborative and high-performing trauma team in Visalia, CA. This
Level III trauma center manages approximately 2,200 annual trauma
activations and provides comprehensive inpatient, consultative, and
perioperative care. The APP will work alongside attending surgeons,
residents, and intensivists to deliver high-quality trauma and
emergency surgical services in both the ICU and surgical wards.
Compensation : $135,420/ 15 shift per month per year plus full
benefits Key Responsibilities: Provide daytime coverage for Trauma
and Acute Care Surgery services. Collaborate with attending
surgeons and residents in managing trauma and surgical patients.
Perform ER consults, assist in postoperative care, and coordinate
discharge planning. Participate in the management of surgical ward
and ICU patients, ensuring continuity of care. Support quality
improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice in trauma care.
Foster effective communication and teamwork within a
multidisciplinary clinical environment. Qualifications: Licensure:
Licensed Physician Assistant (PA-C), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
(ACNP), or Nurse Practitioner (NP). Experience: Surgical or trauma
experience preferred. Skills: Excellent clinical assessment,
procedural, and critical thinking abilities. Teamwork: Demonstrated
ability to work collaboratively with physicians, residents, and
nursing staff. Nestled in the heart of California’s Central Valley,
Visalia combines small-town charm with proximity to major
destinations like Sequoia National Park and the Sierra Nevada
Mountains. The city offers a welcoming community, affordable
living, and easy access to both Fresno and Bakersfield, making it
an ideal place to live and work.
Keywords: AAS Locum Tenens, Visalia , Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Trauma in Visalia, CA, Healthcare , Visalia, California
