Surgical Physician Assistant

6 days ago


Tucson, Arizona, United States Tucson Medical Center Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Surgical Physician Assistant to join our team at Tucson Medical Center. This is a full-time position that requires a minimum of 1 year's experience as a PA in an acute care environment performing cardiac and thoracic procedures.

The successful candidate will assist the surgeon prior, during, and after the procedure, help prepare patients for surgery, monitor vitals, and aid in the recovery process. They will also assist with 50-55 cases per month along with the 3 surgeons, including structural heart cases such as TAVR procedures in the cath lab.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Examine patients, prescribe medicine, and order diagnostic tests
  • Assist in discharge or chronic planning and patient education regarding expectations for recovery and illness
  • Order labs and x-rays per protocol and ensure results are viewed and acted on under the guidance of the physician
  • Complete physical exam, including past history, major medical intervention, medication history, and pertinent family history
  • May perform urgent procedures including intravenous or arterial line placement, chest tube placement, and bronchoscopy in an emergency situation and after contacting attending physician
  • Reviews all scheduled patients on a weekly basis with the physicians or surgeons to ensure completeness of evaluation
  • Performs history and physical exam on any direct admission or transfer when no resident is available
  • Documents each patient visit including findings, outcomes, and course of treatment
  • Dictates history and physical according to TMC standards of time and format
  • Documents medical information as provided by reference source and physician
  • Confers with supervising physician regarding difficult and complex issues of patient care
  • Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies, and standards
  • Performs related duties as assigned


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