General Surgery Physician Assistant

Kingman Regional Medical Center•Kingman, AZ

About The Position

Mohave Surgical Specialists is seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant to support three general surgeons. This full-time, primarily clinic-based role includes outpatient evaluation and follow-up, postoperative and global-period care, wound management, and appropriate surgical consultations. The position offers an opportunity to join a collaborative surgical team and help expand timely access to high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
Current or eligible Arizona Physician Assistant license.
NCCPA certification required.
ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform patient evaluations, including comprehensive medical and surgical histories and physical examinations.
Evaluate and manage new and established general surgery patients and develop evidence-based plans of care.
Provide postoperative and global-period follow-up care for patients of all three general surgeons.
Evaluate and manage routine and complex postoperative and surgical wounds within scope.
Provide appropriate surgical consultations, including colonoscopy- and EGD-related evaluations consistent with practice workflows.
Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic studies.
Round on hospitalized postoperative general surgery patients as assigned.
Recognize potential postoperative complications and promptly communicate or escalate concerns to the responsible surgeon.
Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, wound care, restrictions, warning signs, and recovery.
Collaborate with surgeons, nursing, hospitalists, case management, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Participate in quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.