Full Job Description
Schedule: Full Time, Days – Mon-Fri, 7am-5:30pm; on-call 1-2 nights/week & 1-2 weekends/month
Overview
Grand View Health is a growing community hospital and Level II Trauma Center. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve. Located in Upper Bucks County, Grand View Health is a well-established, independent hospital offering a full range of healthcare services. The hospital is over 110 years old, and in 2023, GVH opened a state-of-the-art, 6-story pavilion that houses 10 new oversized ORs with two da Vinci® robots. Our employees enjoy the best of both worlds by working for a top-ranked hospital in a collaborative, community environment. Grand View Health: Recognized for excellence, chosen for caring.
Responsibilities
The Surgery Physician Assistant will work Monday through Friday, from 7am to 5:30pm. He or she will be on call 1–2 week nights per week (there is additional pay for on-call schedule) and on weekend call 1–2 weekends per month (there is additional stipend pay for weekend call). Surgical specialties include, but are not limited to, general, vascular, colorectal, breast, plastics, OB and robotics. This position will work in a variety of settings, including hospital, OR and office. Grand View Hospital is located in Sellersville on Lawn Avenue. The GVSA office is located in the Grand View Sellersville outpatient centers, walking distance form the hospital. The Physician Assistant will be categorized as being on the Dependent Specified Professional Personnel Staff and will be subject to all definitions, privileges and responsibilities found in the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations pertaining to that category. The Physician Assistant will assist in surgery under the direct supervision of the surgeon.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree graduate of an AMA-accredited Physician Assistant program required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong OR presence and competency.
- Robotic training is a plus, but will train.
- Ability to adapt in an ever-changing environment.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills required.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills required.
- Ability to work as part of a team required.
- Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality required.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions required.
- Quickly troubleshoots and resolves problems required.
- Possesses strong technical aptitude required.
- Competency in the use of a variety of computer hardware and software systems required.
- MEDITECH EMR experience a plus, but will train.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- Physician Assistant, licensed upon hire, required.