Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Key Responsibilities: Clinical Duties Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and physical examinationsDiagnose and develop treatment plans for surgical patients in collaboration with supervising physiciansOrder, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests (laboratory, imaging, etc.)Provide preoperative and postoperative care, including wound management and follow-up evaluationsManage inpatient and outpatient surgical patients Surgical Support First or second assist in the operating room across various general surgery proceduresPrepare and maintain sterile fieldsPerform minor surgical procedures (e.g., suturing, incision and drainage, abscess management) Handle surgical instruments and anticipate surgeon needs during procedures Patient Care & Education Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, surgical procedures, and recovery expectationsProvide discharge instructions and follow-up care guidancePromote preventive care and patient safety Administrative & Documentation Document patient encounters accurately and in a timely manner within the EMR systemParticipate in care coordination and multidisciplinary roundsEnsure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and clinical protocols Collaboration Work closely with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionalsParticipate in case discussions and clinical decision-makingContribute to quality improvement initiatives Qualifications Required Master s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant programCurrent certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Active state PA license (or eligibility to obtain) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferredStrong knowledge of general surgical procedures and patient care practices Preferred 1 3 years of experience in general surgery or surgical subspecialtyExperience in operating room assistanceFamiliarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems