Description

Acute Care Surgery Physician Assistant – Mission Health, Asheville, NC

Mission Health is seeking experienced Trauma Physician Assistants to join our dynamic team in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina.

• Collaborate with a large, established surgical team
• Engage with surgical residents in trauma and critical care
• 100% inpatient role; limited OR time but ample procedures in trauma bay and on floor
• Minimum 6 shifts per pay period (day, night, and float shifts)
• Incentives for extra shifts

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary aligned with MGMA benchmarks
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage
• 401(k) with 100% match (3–9% based on tenure)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (10% discount)
• Paid Time Off and CME allowance

About Mission Hospital:

• 815-bed facility; region’s only Level I Trauma Center – recent ACS Verification
• Magnet® designated; recognized among America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• Advanced centers: Stroke, Epilepsy, NICU, and Children’s Hospital

Why Asheville?

• Vibrant arts, music, and culinary scene
• Outdoor paradise: waterfalls, rivers, hiking, biking
• Excellent schools and easy air travel access

Join us and make a difference in trauma care while enjoying one of the most desirable places to live in the U.S.!

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited PA program; board-certified
• Prior experience in hospitalist, trauma, or surgical settings
• Skilled in admitting, resuscitating, and rounding on patients independently