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Surgery - General Physician Assistant

WhiteCoat Locums, Williamsport, PA, United States

Duration: Full Time


Facility in Williamsport, PA seeking Trauma Surgery APP locums coverage Rates: $150/hr - day shift, $160/hr - night shift Opportunity Highlights
  • Start Date: July 1, 2026.
  • Schedule: 12-hour shifts (7a 7p or 7p 7a).
    • Estimated 8 10 shifts per month.
    • Minimum 4 shifts per month to be considered.
  • Work-Life Balance: No call required.
  • Setting: Level II Trauma Center (Inpatient only).
  • EMR: Epic.
Clinical Scope & Typical Day Providers work in tandem with Trauma/Acute Care Surgeons, managing a split service of 50% Trauma and 50% Emergency General Surgery (EGS).
  • Daily Volume: Average census of 20 patients; 10 consults/day.
  • AM Routine: Rounding with the surgical team.
  • Surgical Support: Operating Room (OR) first-assisting for cholecystectomies, appendectomies, trauma ex-laps, and colon resections. (No bariatric or foregut).
  • Trauma Management: Managing trauma activations and critical care patients.
  • Bedside Procedures: Central line and chest tube placement.
    • Incision & Drainage (I&D).
    • Laceration repairs and wound debridement.
  • Staffing: 2 APPs on days / 1 APP on nights.
Provider Requirements
  • Profession: Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Trauma/Surgical experience.
  • Licensure: Active Pennsylvania (PA) State License and PA CSR Required.
  • Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, BLS, and PALS Required.
  • DEA: Required.
  • Note: IMLC is not considered for this role.
Credentialing Information
  • Timeframe: 90 days to privilege.
  • Privileges: Full, Temporary, and Emergency privileges available for qualified files.
About WhiteCoat Locums: - Physician owned and led agency - Highest-Pay rates on the market - $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail - 100% transparency