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General Physician Assistant Job in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Locums Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Company:AAS Healthcare Staffing

Professions/Specialties:General Physician Assistant,General Nurse Practitioner

Location:Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Temporary / Locum Tenens

Job Description

A facility in Portsmouth, NH is seeking an experienced Locums Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide on-site trauma coverage, assist in critical care rounds, and support surgical teams as needed. This role includes both weekday and weekend shifts with a combination of 8-hour and 12-hour schedules. First-assist experience is preferred but not required.

 

Schedule & Coverage

 

  • Monthly Requirements: Up to 8–9 days of on-site trauma coverage / backup coverage
  • Shift Options:
    • 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    • 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Coverage Days: Monday–Friday with weekend coverage as needed
  • Setting: Trauma APP coverage for inpatient rounding

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Provide trauma surgery support and inpatient rounding
  • Assist in first-assist duties when applicable
  • Perform critical care rounding on trauma patients
  • Collaborate with trauma surgeons, hospitalists, and the multidisciplinary team
  • Manage daily patient evaluations, documentation, orders, and care planning
  • Respond to trauma consults as needed

 

Patient Volume

 

  • Average Daily Census: ~10 patients

 

Requirements

 

  • NH State Licensed: PA or APRN
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible
  • ATLS and ACLS certifications required
  • Experience in trauma, acute care surgery, or critical care strongly preferred
  • Ability to work independently within scope while collaborating with attending physicians
  • Familiarity with trauma protocols and inpatient hospital workflows

 

Portsmouth is a coastal New England city known for its historic charm, waterfront views, and vibrant downtown. With excellent dining, cultural attractions, and easy access to beaches, it offers a great balance of work and leisure.

 
 

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AAS Healthcare Staffing, a national Permanent Provider Staffing and Locum Tenens partner, leverages over a decade of expertise to meet healthcare providers’ and healthcare delivery clients’ needs. Our industry experts craft tailored solutions for unique talent acquisition challenges, aligning seamlessly with job seekers’ geographic and professional requirements. Our organization was founded by healthcare leaders, adept at helping healthcare providers navigate the ever-changing healthcare delivery landscape. AAS continues to be a leading service provider connecting job seekers to the highest quality permanent and locums positions available.