Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Lima, Ohio

Company: Commonwealth Medical Services
Location: Lima
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner General Surgery / Trauma A healthcare organization is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join a General Surgery and Trauma service in a full-time role. This position offers a mix of clinic, operating room, and inpatient responsibilities within a collaborative, high-acuity surgical environment. Position Overview Full-time position (minimum 40 hours per week ) 8-hour shifts , Monday–Friday Weekend rotation: 1 in 4 Rotating on-site coverage with other advanced practice providers to ensure 24/7 trauma and emergency general surgery coverage Clinical Responsibilities Respond as the first provider to all trauma activations, initiating patient evaluation and work-up Perform and coordinate general surgery consultations in collaboration with the on-call surgeon Complete patient admissions Conduct daily rounding and coordinate care with the attending physician Provide outpatient services on a rotating basis Participate in operative cases with availability to perform first-assist duties Support emergency general surgery coverage as part of a team-based rotation Requirements Candidate Requirements Physician Assistants or Acute Care Nurse Practitioners eligible to apply Acute Care Nurse Practitioners must be willing to obtain First Assist certification Prior experience in general surgery, trauma, or acute care preferred

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