What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acute Care Surgery- Full Time PA/NP position at Aurora Health Care?
Join a highly respected team of Acute Care Surgeons supporting a busy Level I Trauma Center in Macon, Georgia. This is an exciting opportunity for a PA or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to work alongside experienced surgeons and advanced practice providers in a fast-paced inpatient environment focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
Position Highlights
- Full-time, inpatient APP position Monday – Friday schedule, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM No nights, weekends, or call responsibilities
- Average patient census of approximately 15 patients per day
- Collaborative team-based practice with experienced surgeons and APPs Opportunity to manage complex surgical and trauma patients
- Work within a premier Level I Trauma Center
- Provide inpatient care for General Surgery and Trauma Surgery patients
- Conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care
- Participate in daily rounding and multidisciplinary care discussions
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, nursing staff, and ancillary teams
- Manage patient admissions, consults, and follow-up care as appropriate
- Ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care and documentation
- Certified as a PA or Nurse Practitioner with acute care certification
- Be eligible for or possess Georgia licensure
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
- Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative hospital environment
- Have excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Possess a passion for trauma and acute care surgery
- 8 Physicians
- 8 Advanced Practice Providers
- Providers work collaboratively to deliver comprehensive surgical and trauma care while maintaining a strong culture of teamwork, education, and clinical excellence.