Surgical Assist and Clinic Physician Assistant

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Position: Surgical Physician Assistant

Job Summary:

The Physician Assistant (PA) surgical specialist is a licensed health professional who practices medicine with the supervision of a physician as a surgical assist. In addition to being a surgical assist, the PA will also be involved in coordination of care, participates in education, and is closely engaged in clinical practice and patient care management within the practice clinics and contracted Skilled Nursing Facilities. The PA will directly work with our professional team by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly and with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to surgeons, surgical techs, office support staff, and other advanced practice providers. Duties include but not limited to: assisting in surgery, obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, counseling patients on preventative care, and ordering medications. The PA may also be required to perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient’s clinical status and document patient preparation and response to procedure(s). The Physician Assistant Practice Agreement will govern PA practice. The PA role includes abiding by rules and regulations of medical staff and PA certifying and regulating bodies.

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Assists surgeon during surgical procedure. Perform first assistant surgical duties under the supervision and guidance of the surgeon. May perform additional surgical duties/procedures based off specialty training and privileges approved by medical staff.

· Obtains detailed and accurate medical histories from patients. Performs appropriate physical examinations, delineates problems, and documents the information in the EMR.

· Develops and implements patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording of progress notes and the provision of continuity of care in the preoperative and postoperative care period.

· Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic studies along with indicated procedures. Orders medications and consultations with other services and medications.

· Performs and / or interprets common laboratory, radiological, and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiological processes.

· May perform additional procedures in the clinic within the scope of the practice agreement.

· Helps preoperatively and postoperatively with care coordination of the patient.

· Provides continuity of care in the management of complex illnesses and injuries under the supervision of a physician.

· Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance, especially in the postoperative period; this might also include members of the patient’s family in certain circumstances.

· Facilitates the referral of patients to other health and social service agencies when appropriate.

· Help participate or lead quality initiatives, process improvement projects, or research within the department or clinic

· Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:

· Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.

· 3+ Years Experience

· Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.

· Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.

· Organization/time management skills.

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

· Pref 3 years 3+ Years Experience in Surgical Specialty

· Pref experience in vascular care

Licenses/Certifications:

· Physician Assistant – PA (CA DCA)

· Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association

· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association

· National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

· Drug Enforcement Administration Current Controlled Substance Course Certificate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $129,354.00 – $137,267.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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