What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant Surgery (4177) ORTHOPEDIC & NEUROSCIENCE CTR position at Lexington Clinic?
SUMMARY:
The Physician Assistant Surgery functions as a member of the assigned surgical specialty providing first and second assistance in the Operating Room to the surgeons; assists in the management of the pre-operative and post-operative care of surgical patients as directed by the surgeon; supports the management of office patients as directed and supervised by the physicians; serves as a liaison between surgeons and hospital staff to provide communication and coordination of activities to assure quality patient care.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Formal training which will probably be indicated by graduation from an accredited college or university physician's assistant program with strong surgical assisting emphasis; certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants; registration as physician assistant by Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure; experience in surgical specialty.
PHYSICAL GUIDELINES:
Physical guidelines include the ability to move, traverse, and position self, remain in a stationary position and negotiate steps for up to eight hours per day; to perform in the operating room.
NOTE:
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to act as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Attendance is an essential function of the job.
LEXINGTON CLINIC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)