Under the direction and supervision of the operating surgeon, the Physician Assistant-First Assist will provide high quality, cost-effective patient care by performing surgical preparation procedures, peri-operative and post-operative procedures and assists in performing surgical and other procedures. The Physician Assistant-First Assist will work in the operating room in addition to having pre-admit, pre-operative outpatient duties. The PA First Assist will adhere to the principles, philosophy and mission of Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in all aspects of job performance.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved primary care physician assistant or surgical physician
  assistant program approved by the National Commission on Certification of Physician
  Assistants (NCCPA).
• Valid Arizona Physician Assistant license.
• Physician Assistant - C (PA-C) by the National Commission on Certification of
  Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Universal Provider Identification Number - UPIN (must obtain UPIN and other
  necessary provider numbers by end of probationary period).
• Excellent written and oral communications
• Ability to handle conflict situations and resolve problems
• Ability to work with people at all levels across the hospital organization
• Able to talk with co-workers, customers, outside vendors and on the telephone
• Able to communicate effectively in English.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider
• Current ACLS
• Current PALS

*RELOCATION TO THE SERVICE AREA IS REQUIRED*