Physician Assistant Surgical, Urology, FT, 8:30A-5P

Baptist Health • Boynton Beach, FL, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3w ago

Description:

The Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) provides patient care in collaboration with surgeons/physicians. Conducts surgical history/physical exams, orders and interprets diagnostic/lab tests and develops plan of care. Writes prescriptions, controlled substances per Delineation of Privileges. First assists in surgery. Performs surgical procedures in the operating room under the direct supervision of the surgeon. Performs procedures in the clinic under direct or indirect supervision. The PA has a synergistic relationship with the surgeon, and highly technical skills increase patient safety and positive surgical outcomes. Enables the continuity of care by managing patients in the pre, intra, and post-operative settings. Performs inpatient rounding, consultations, wound care, and bedside procedures. In the outpatient setting, manages clinics, clinic procedures, facilitates family and patient education, and participates in grand rounds. Works directly with staff, administration, patients, and families to ensure quality care across the continuum as an expert in surgical practice areas. Performs on-call coverage requiring high-level decision making on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends inclusive of surgery.

Qualifications:

Degrees: Masters
Licenses & Certifications: Physician Assistant, Basic Life Support, NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant, Drug Enforcement Administration.
Additional Qualifications: Compliant with state of Florida requirements for CMEs and licensure. BLS required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support required as per specialty/function. DEA License required as per specialty/function. Obtain medical staff credentialing and privileges as needed for practice location.

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