What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant - Surgery position at PROSURGICAL INC.?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Physician Assistant specializing in surgery to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality patient care across a variety of surgical settings, assisting surgeons during procedures, managing pre- and post-operative care, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Your expertise will contribute to delivering comprehensive surgical services in a fast-paced, collaborative environment committed to excellence and innovation. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient health and recovery.
Duties
- Assist surgeons during operative procedures, ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including physical examinations and medical history reviews relevant to surgical care.
- Manage pre-operative preparations and post-operative recovery, including wound care, pain management, and monitoring for complications.
- Prescribe medications within scope of practice, including analgesics, antibiotics, and other necessary treatments following HIPAA regulations and DEA guidelines.
- Utilize electronic health records (EHR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner) for accurate documentation of patient encounters, procedures, and clinical data collection.
- Perform suturing, injection administration and other procedural skills required in surgical settings.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for critical care management.
Requirements
- Valid Physician Assistant license with current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Demonstrated experience in surgical settings with hospital experience in medical-surgical units or operating rooms.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, CPT coding, ICD-10/ICD-9 coding systems for accurate documentation and billing.
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks; experience with data management and electronic health records management is preferred.
- Critical care experience including ICU or emergency room exposure; Level I & II trauma center experience highly desirable.
- Skills in suturing, physical examinations, diagnostic evaluation, airway management, catheterization procedures, and ventilator use.
- Familiarity with hospital protocols related to infection control, aseptic technique, drug administration regulations (DEA), and HIPAA compliance.
- Additional qualifications include experience with clinical research or clinical trials related to surgical or acute care medicine; telehealth experience is a plus.
Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to advancing surgical care through innovation and compassionate patient service!
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000