Physician Assistant / Emergency Medicine / Ohio / Locum Tenens / Physician Assis

Mercy Health St. Rita?s General Surgery in Lima, Ohio is seeking a certified physician assistant to join our busy general surgery practice. This provider will play a critical role in delivering high quality care to surgery patients across the continuum from initial evaluation through recovery. We offer a competitive income & benefit package. Highlights: Serve as an integral member of the surgical team ? collaborating with surgeons, intensivists, emergency department physicians and nursing staff to provide exceptional patient care. Manage patients on the surgery service, perform clinical assessments, and participate in patient education and follow up care. PALS and ACLS Monday ? Friday work week including rounding 7 AM in hospital, respond to new floor consults and/or calls from hospital nursing staff regarding post op/follow up care. o Two clinic days/week averaging 10-12 patients for post op care. Call: Assist general surgeon on weekend call 1-2 monthly. Experienced APCs and physicians will provide support and mentorship. Busy 407 bed regional referral center with a catchment area of 480,000. Education and Skills Required: Current licensure with the state of Ohio as a PA-C. Good verbal and written communication skills. To apply please send your CV to Traci Cox at trcox@mercy.com Questions? Call 419-296-7808 Our region offers many perks, including minimal traffic, low cost of living, and access to both public and private school systems with excellent reputations. This close-knit community is ideal for raising your family. We are centrally located between multiple large urban hubs for quick access to metropolitan experiences and air transportation. Our Mission is to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Parental leave Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Surgery Schedule: Monday to Friday On call Weekends as needed Ability to Commute: Lima, OH 45801 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Lima, OH 45801: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required) Work Location: In person