Per Diem SP Physician Assistant-General Surgery

UConn Health is looking for a highly skilled Physician Assistant with experience in General Surgery.

SCHEDULE: This is a per diem as needed position.

HOURLY RATE: $150.00

• Surgery – Assists attending surgeon and operating room personnel as needed to prepare patient for surgery; performs first assist duties in a neurosurgery, spine and craniotomies of types; close both deep and superficial wounds; writes post-operative orders according to the patient’s care plan and consistent with the standard of care; effectively communicates the relevant clinical information to the post-operative staff.
• Hospital- Independently conducts daily hospital rounds and neurosurgical surgical bedside procedures; writes orders and progress notes; evaluates and clarifies clinical conditions; formulates and implement treatment and therapeutics plans for hospitalized patients; handles discharge planning and dictates discharge summaries; respond to emergency department calls and provide initial care management decisions.

• Outpatient/Clinic Office & General- Completes thorough history and physical exanimations, providing a detailed and accurate history; assists in the formulation of treatment plans and monitors patients’ prescribes appropriate medication in accordance with the Delegation agreement; maintains continuity of care thru post-opt follow up visits; respond to calls; educates, screens and counsel patients, facilitates patient referrals to appropriate providers; participates in patient safety and quality assurance initiatives; participates in research studies; maintains active participation in own continued education and professional development; participates in training; performs other related duties.

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Current unencumbered Physician Assistant License in the State of CT.

• BLS certification

• Minimum one (1) year of PA General Surgery experience.

• Incumbents in this class must pass the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants certifying examination within two (2) years of graduation.