Physician Assistant

4 days ago

Medford OR United States Oregon Surgical Specialists, PC Full time

Come practice in the heart of Southern Oregon's wine country - where hills, mountains, rivers and lakes abound. If you love to work hard to play hard, you'll love it here Enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, rafting, fishing and golfing right in your backyard.

We're seeking a physician assistant to join our general/vascular/trauma surgery team in beautiful Southern Oregon. You'll be proud to work at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, a Level II Trauma Center, and IBM Watson Top 15 Health System.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic surgical team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to surgical patients, assisting in surgeries, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This role demands a high level of clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions
  1. Preoperative Care:
    • Conduct thorough preoperative evaluations, including patient history and physical examinations.
    • Order and interpret diagnostic tests as necessary.
    • Educate patients and their families about surgical procedures, risks, benefits, and postoperative care.
  2. Intraoperative Assistance:
    • Assist surgeons during operative procedures by providing technical assistance, such as suturing, tissue retraction, and wound closure.
    • Ensure all surgical instruments and equipment are prepared and sterile.
    • Maintain a sterile field and adhere to aseptic techniques throughout the surgical procedure.
  3. Postoperative Care:
    • Monitor patients postoperative recovery and manage any complications.
    • Perform postoperative rounds, assess wound healing, and remove sutures or staples when appropriate.
    • Develop and implement postoperative care plans in collaboration with the surgical team.
  4. Patient Management:
    • Provide comprehensive care to surgical patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
    • Prescribe medications and therapies as needed, following established protocols and guidelines.
    • Coordinate patient care with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care.
  5. Documentation and Compliance:
    • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including histories, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
    • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
    • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices.
  6. Education and Training:
    • Educate patients and their families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
    • Mentor and train junior staff and students, as needed.
    • Participate in continuing medical education (CME) activities to stay current with advancements in surgical care.
Education and/or Experience:
  • Master s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program, required.
  • Successful completion of Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), required prior to official hire-date.
  • Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), preferred.
  • State licensure as a Physician Assistant (to be obtained before hire).
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a surgical setting preferred.
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and basic life support (BLS) certification (to be obtained prior to hire date).
  • Strong clinical skills and knowledge of surgical procedures and techniques.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Provides prompt, accurate service to internal and external customers.
  • Maintains knowledge of clinic s exposure control plans for blood borne and airborne pathogens.
  • Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team to facilitate the achievement of goals and objectives.
  • Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the supervision of the physician.
  • Seeks and maintains working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT/HCPS coding.
  • Has strong typing skills and working knowledge of electronic health records. (Experience with Epic is preferred.)
  • Communicates effectively with patients and co-workers.
  • Has working knowledge of clinical documentation standards and medical terminology.
  • Exhibits excellent customer service skills.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • BLS and ACLS certification required.
  • Current PA license in the State of Oregon required.
  • Registered under Oregon and Federal law to prescribe all classes of drugs necessary to carry out the duties described herein.
Physical Demands:
  • Ability to walk, sit and stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to speak and hear.
  • Ability to use arms, hands and fingers. Good manual dexterity and coordination is essential to successfully assist in surgery.
  • Capability to handle stressful situations and make critical decisions under pressure.
Working Conditions:
  • Exposure to a clinical environment with potential contact with infectious diseases and hazardous materials.
  • In general, you will enjoy a 4-day work week. Rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be required.
  • On-call responsibilities required.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may change based on the needs of the department and the organization.

Compensation Information:
$120000.00 / Annually - $135000.00 / AnnuallyAdditional Compensation:
10000.00
Details:
Base pay to be based on experience. In addition to your base-salary you will be eligible for call compensation at 90% of MLP collections, (or 10% of physician collections for cases in which the insurance carrier does not recognize a PA) for cases added after 5:00 pm and/or for cases added on weekends. Benefits include paid vacation, holiday and sick leave. Annual CME days and CME monetary allowance also included in benefit package. Membership dues, State licensure fees and DEA registration fees paid. Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Malpractice and Long-Term Disability Insurance are included in benefits. 401(k) plan-eligible after 6 months. Profit-sharing-eligible after 12 months. Longevity bonuses at 5, 7 and 10 yr anniversaries. Sign-on/Retention Bonus of $5,000 at hire and $5,000 on 1-yr anniversary.

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