Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Trauma in Visalia, CA
Company: AAS Locum Tenens
Location: Visalia
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Physician Assistant | Surgery - Trauma Location: Visalia, CA
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for
details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position 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
: $150,000 for 183 shifts. 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.
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