WHO:

Cascade Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (CTACS) is looking for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP or PA-C) with experience in Trauma, General Surgery or Surgical Critical Care to join our growing team!

Cascade Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (CTACS) is a premier group of surgeons and advanced practice providers specializing in Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery (emergency general surgery). We were established in 2024, in collaboration with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and Washington Emergency Care Physicians. CTACS is 100% physician owned with a focus on quality patient care. Our mission is to deliver top-tier care at one of the South Puget Sound region’s busiest tertiary referral centers. Committed to excellence, our surgeons hold double board certification in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, and the Advanced Practice Providers bring extensive expertise. We aim to continually advance the practice of surgery and trauma and never accept the status quo. CTACS is seeking a team work oriented, experienced, and adaptable Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP or PA-C) who thrives in a dynamic workplace, to join our cohesive group of APPs and Surgeons in providing outstanding care to the ACS and Trauma patients of Tacoma General Hospital. Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and OR experience is preferred, however candidates who possess a portion of these requirements will be considered. The ideal candidate will have the desire to practice at the top.

JOB DUTIES:

• Provide comprehensive care to ACS and trauma patients in collaboration with attending physicians
• Autonomously performs specialized patient procedures: Intubation, ventilatory management, arterial line placement, central venous catheter placement, chest tube insertion, conscious sedation, joint reduction, laceration repairs, POCUS
• First assist with a wide range of surgical procedures: laparoscopic/open, rib fixation, robotic assisted laparoscopic operations
• Assist in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute care surgical patients, including those requiring emergency surgical intervention.
• Coordinate and participate in patient rounds, providing updates on patient status, treatment plans, and discharge planning.
• Conduct thorough assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients admitted to the ICU, PCU, and med/surg floors, ensuring continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, case managers, and other allied health professionals to facilitate efficient patient flow and transitions of care.
• Participate in trauma and acute care surgery quality improvement initiatives, including M&M reviews
• Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding their medical conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters, procedures, and treatment plans in the electronic medical record system.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development through ongoing education, training, and participation in departmental activities.

WHAT WE OFFER:

CTACS offers a competitive total rewards package for full-time providers that includes:

• Tiered compensation package based on experience and qualifications ($71.25-$94.44 hourly / $133,380-$176,791 annually) Quarterly patient experience/RVU performance incentive bonus potential
• Relocation bonus potential
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short Term Disability insurance is offered to employees at no cost; with the option to purchase additional coverage for spouse, dependents, or family.
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays, sick time)
• Flexible full-time work schedule and additional time off accrual for Washington Paid Sick Leave, Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time, Tacoma Paid Sick Leave, Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Market leading retirements savings (including eligibility for 401(k) Employer sponsored profit sharing potential)
• Continuing education benefits
• Malpractice insurance coverage 

WHERE:

Cascade Trauma and Acute Care Surgery offers services exclusively through MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Tacoma is the heart of the Puget Sound Metropolitan area. The city itself rests on the shores of Commencement Bay and the Puget Sound and between the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges. This allows for easy access to skiing, hiking, boating, fishing, and a multitude of other outdoor activities. Tacoma is within a few hours of some of the world’s best wineries.

WHEN:

Full-time employment is thirteen 12-hour shifts each month. Coverage is 24/7 rotating day/night shifts, including weekends, and rotating holidays.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

Cascade Trauma and Acute Care Services (CTACS) staffs MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, a designated Level II trauma center in the South Sound region. We have a dedicated surgical ICU with 24-hour physician coverage. Trauma and acute care surgery is a busy, expanding service with full subspecialty support and requires procedural abilities (chest tubes, central lines, fracture reduction, etc.), first assisting in the OR, floor rounds, discharge planning, and complex wound care. Patient complexity and acuity is high as Tacoma General Hospital is the tertiary hospital for the region. Our surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers are a tight knit group who value high quality care and a fun team environment.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you would like to learn more about becoming part of the Cascade Trauma and Acute Care Surgery (CTACS) team, please review our website and submit your CV today!