Acute Care Surgery NP/PA Opportunity in Marietta, OH

Memorial Health System is seeking a motivated NP/PA to join our Acute Care Surgery team. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates demonstrate a strong willingness to learn, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments including ED, hospital medicine, and surgical services. We offer structured onboarding, mentorship, and a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive care for patients in the acute care surgery service
• Assist in surgical procedures, inpatient management, and perioperative care
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, hospitalists, emergency department staff, nursing, and ancillary departments
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care coordination
• Respond to consults and support patient throughput
• Document care accurately in the electronic medical record

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program
• Active or eligible for Ohio licensure
• Certification as FNP or PA-C
• New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated willingness to learn, adaptability, and commitment to professional development
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate effectively with diverse care teams

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation ranging from $134,709 to $155,711
• Annual CME funds of $3,000
• Business Expense Account
• Paid time off (PTO): 6 weeks (30 business days)
• Medical malpractice coverage
• Retirement: 403(b), 457
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage at an affordable cost

Preferred Skills & Traits:

• Interest in acute care, trauma, or surgical services
• Strong critical thinking and time management skills
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset
• Openness to mentorship and structured onboarding

Details:

Acute Care Surgery (General Surgery/Trauma)

• Rotating 12-hour night shift (8p-8a) to support Acute Care Surgery/Trauma or rotating 12-hour hybrid shift with mix of day and night shifts throughout the month.
• ACS model = 365 days covered by 5 APPs, 2 day-shift, 2 night-shift and one hybrid
• At least 12 shifts per month/146 shifts per year, rotating weekend and holiday coverage to ensure team fairness. Could include up to two weekends of coverage per month.
• Shifts are coordinated among the ACS APP team members.
• ATLS required to be completed prior to first shift. This can be coordinated with COTS. https://www.cotshealth.org/atls
• The APP is expected to be a self-starter who works independently while maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with the on-call surgeon and the multidisciplinary care team, demonstrating professionalism and adaptability when working with diverse personalities and clinical roles.
• During each shift, the APP partners with the designated on?call surgeon to coordinate care for trauma and acute care surgery patients. This collaboration includes participation in trauma activations, surgical consults, operative planning, postoperative management, and emergent clinical decision-making. The APP maintains ongoing communication with the on?call surgeon regarding patient progression, complications, and disposition planning.
• The APP is expected to recognize clinical situations that require immediate surgeon notification and to maintain clear, professional, and timely communication throughout the shift.
• Escalation to the on-call surgeon is expected for operative decisions, hemodynamic instability, significant changes in condition, and other high-risk or time-sensitive situations in accordance with departmental protocols.
• Demonstrates resilience and professionalism by responding constructively to feedback, recognizing opportunities for growth, and applying lessons learned in high-acuity clinical settings.

About Us:

Memorial Health System is a not-for-profit, integrated health network based in Marietta, Ohio. Guided by a volunteer board of local community members, we are dedicated to delivering comprehensive care that meets the unique needs of our region—right here at home. As a vital part of the community, we’re here to care for our friends, families, and neighbors. With a team of over 3,500 employees, we are committed to providing convenient access to world-class healthcare close to where you live and work.

Our Mission
To enhance the health of the people and the communities we serve.

Our Vision
To be in the top 10% in the nation in all we do as an independent, innovative health system.

Our Values
Community – We exist to treat our friends, family, and neighbors. We are part of the social fabric of our community.
Health – We want to improve and sustain the health of the people in our community with medical treatments that are innovative and cost-effective.
Excellence – We will be excellent in all we do and won’t choose services we cannot be excellent at providing. We strive for the top 10% in the nation for quality, care, and service.
Life – We want to maximize the quality of life for our community from healing to support so they can live their best lives.

Our Affiliates:

Akron Children’s
As partners in care, Memorial Health System and Akron Children’s are dedicated to providing exceptional care for infants, children, and teens in southeast Ohio. Together, we opened the region’s only pediatric emergency department in January 2024 and then, in October 2024, joined together to celebrate the official groundbreaking of southeast Ohio’s only women and children’s hospital—a milestone we celebrated with over 700 members of the community. Through this partnership with Akron Children’s, we have been able to expand our range of pediatric care and provide our area’s children with the very best.

Mayo Clinic Care Network
Memorial Health System is incredibly proud to be a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network— a select group of independent health care providers, carefully vetted by Mayo Clinic and granted special access to Mayo’s clinical, educational, research, and operational knowledge, expertise, and resources. Through the Mayo Clinic Care Network, our providers can quickly access Mayo Clinic’s latest research, diagnostic, and treatment resources whenever they feel it will benefit their patients.

Our Services:

Memorial Health System brings top-tier health care from all around the world to the Mid-Ohio Valley, offering a full range of services to our patients, right here at home.

• Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Cosmetic Center
• Dermatology
• Ears, Nose, and Throat
• Emergency Care
• Endocrinology
• Eye Care
• Gastroenterology
• Heart & Vascular
• Heartburn Center
• Home Health & Hospice
• Hospital Medicine
• Infectious Disease
• Infusion Services
• Interventional Spine & Joint
• Nephrology
• Lab Services
• Ortho
• Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
• Outpatient Diagnostics
• Pain Management
• Palliative Care
• Pediatrics
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 
• Physicians Care Express
• Podiatry
• Primary Care
• Pulmonary and Respiratory Services
• Rheumatology
• Sleep Medicine
• Specialty Pharmacy
• Sports Medicine
• Surgery
• Therapy Services
• Urology
• Women & Newborn
• Wound Care Center

Located along the Ohio River, the neighboring communities of Parkersburg, WV and Marietta, OH offer a unique blend of small-town charm and big opportunities. With affordable living, family-friendly neighborhoods, and access to scenic outdoor activities, from riverfront parks to hiking and kayaking, this region provides an ideal balance of professional growth and quality of life. Modern healthcare facilities and welcoming communities make it the perfect place for medical professionals to advance their careers while becoming part of a close-knit, supportive environment.