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Job description
Physician Assistant | Surgery - Trauma Location: Williamsport, PA Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 12/23/2026
About the Position
LocumJobsNetwork is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Trauma Surgery PA in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 17701!
We are seeking a Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant to provide essential inpatient coverage for our client in Pennsylvania. This 180-day assignment, starting Dec 23, 2026, involves day shifts from 7a-7p. Responsibilities include daily rounds, first assisting in the operating room, managing new consults, overseeing inpatient services, and responding to trauma activations.
Responsibilities and Duties
Provide inpatient coverage for Trauma and Emergency General Surgery services.
Perform morning rounds followed by first assisting in the operating room, including robotics cases.
Manage new Emergency General Surgery consults and the inpatient service.
Handle trauma activations and critical care management.
Perform bedside procedures such as I&Ds, laceration repairs, chest tube placement, and central line placement.
Manage various cases including cholecystectomy, appendectomy, trauma ex lap, colon resections, graham patch repairs, and hernia repairs.
Additional Information
Board certification in General Surgery required.
EMR System: Epic
Setting: Inpatient
Average daily census: 20 patients
Average daily admissions: 5 (day), 2-5 (night)
Average daily consults: less than 10 (day), more than 5 (night)
Average daily cases: 3 (day), 1 (night)
Staffing mix: 2 APPs during the day, 1 APP at night, collaborating with Trauma/Acute Care Surgeons.
Benefits
Strong compensation
Travel-related expenses covered
A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
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