Full Job Description
UBMD Surgery has grown to be one of the largest and most respected non-profit surgical practices in Western New York. As a part of the UBMD Physicians’ Group, we take pride in teaching the next generation of surgeons how to be the doctors of the future, all while providing excellent patient care and outcomes.
Our certified and fellowship-trained surgeons see and treat patients at various locations including Buffalo General Medical Center, Erie County Medical Center, John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, and Buffalo VA Medical Center.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life Insurance, Company Contributed Pension, PTO, and 14 paid Holidays.
UBMD Surgery also hosts company sponsored events and scholarship opportunities available to all employees.
NO Nights, NO Weekends, NO On Call
Seeking a FULL TIME Physician Assistant
Department: Surgery
Reports to: Chief of Surgery
Salary Range: $85,000 – $100,000
Position Summary: The physician assistant promotes and maintains health, especially in patients preparing for or recovering from surgery, by providing medical services under the supervision of a physician.
Essential Functions:
- Primary job function to evaluate and manage patients in the surgery clinic and surgery private office
- Run list and receive sign out from post call surgery service
- Follow-up on labs, consultations from other services, and diagnostic studies
- Discharge patients from hospital once criteria are met
- Respond to calls from wards regarding patient problems/ changes in status.
- Initial and follow-up visits; present to surgery attending for the clinic that day
- Perform in office procedures as necessary and indicated for outpatients in clinic and office
- Respond to nurse and office staff calls and questions regarding patients.
- Occasionally cover cases when resident surgery staff is unavailable
- Write operative note, postoperative orders, or discharge orders for patients on cases covered
Other Functions:
- Assist physicians and staff to meet compliance requirements
- Participate in continued medical education, and take recertification exams as needed to maintain certification.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education: Graduation from an accredited Physician’s Assistant program and certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants
*Pay commensurate with education and experience
UBMD Surgery is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees without regard to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender or expression whether or not such gender identity or expression differs from the employee’s physical sex as assigned at birth (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, predisposing genetic characteristics and information, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, military status, political affiliation or any other factor and/or status protected by law. We expect all employees to adhere to these principles of equality which apply to all aspects of the employment relationship including hiring, job selection, job assignment, compensation, corrective action, termination, access to benefits and training and other privileges of employment.
UBMD Surgery is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace in compliance with local, state and/or federal guidelines.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Clinic
- Medical office
- Outpatient
Medical specialties:
- Surgery
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Physician Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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