Physician Assistant – PA – Rotating Shift – Surgery Department

Physician Assistant – PA – Rotating Shift – Surgery Department

Requirements

• BS in Physician Assistant studies
• NCCPA certification
• Maryland State PA license
• CDS
• DEA
• BLS/ACLS
• Meet credentialing requirements for Medical staff, including background check
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds and post-operative visits, documenting appropriately and communicating with attending.
• Assist as needed in surgeries, including pre/post-operative set up and documentation to include admission/discharge orders and brief op note
• Perform initial and on-going assessments of patients medical and physical status, including H&Ps, to help develop treatment plan
• Coordinate with other departments and consultants as needed for inpatient care and discharge planning
• Coordinate service recovery to ensure positive patient experience and clinical excellence
• Order and interpret patient testing such as lab work and imaging, order treatments or follow-up based on results
• Perform therapeutic/corrective measures and small procedures as needed, to include drain removal, suture placement, uterine evacuation, dressing changes, etc.
• Provide patients, families, and nursing staff with education, counseling, and discharge instructions/expectations as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years surgical experience or surgical residency preferred