General Surgery Subspecialty Physician Assistant (Full Time)

Yale New Haven Health•Bridgeport, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This subspecialty surgery position focuses on ENT, Urology, GYN, Plastic Surgery, and Robotic Surgery. The role involves significant operative responsibility, requiring first assisting experience in the OR. Additional training in robotics is a plus. The General Surgery Physician Assistant plays a vital role in the surgical team, blending exceptional technical expertise with strong clinical judgment and compassionate patient care. This includes mastery of surgical procedures, comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology, skilled pre- and post-operative care, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and effective team collaboration and communication.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
Active PA Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Connecticut State Physician Assistant License.
ACLS/BLS Certified, when indicated for position profile.
DEA License.
Evidence of current competence to practice as an APRN, PA, CRNA, or CNM must be provided.
Obtaining appropriate reference letters from physicians and other practitioners during the Medical Staff appointment process.

Nice To Haves

Clinical working experience as a PA within the given specialty/service line recommended.
Additional training in robotics is a plus.
PALS, when indicated for neonatal care NRP Certification (for pediatric position profile).
Connecticut State Registered Nurse License, Connecticut State Nurse Practitioner License, Board specialty certification, as appropriate for position profile (for NP roles).

Responsibilities

Provides assessment, triage, and therapeutic management of patient/family needs throughout the disease process as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team.
Works in collaboration with the attending supervising/collaborating physician(s) in accordance with state law and hospital regulations, hospital policy, protocols and clinical pathways.
Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, reviews/orders diagnostic/therapeutic tests and radiologic results, formulates and manages patient treatment plans.
May perform procedures, prescribe treatment and medications in accordance with institutional and state guidelines, as well as, when necessary for scope within specialty or professional competency standards.
May function as first or second assistant on operative cases, using fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
Educates patients/families on care and recommended or available resources, including admitting instructions, treatment plan, actual and potential side effects of treatments/medications, and discharge plan.
Provides psychosocial support to patients, their family members, and significant others in a caring, ethical, and professional manner.
Ensures appropriate documentation within the accordance of hospital and regulatory requirements and protects information of all forms from unauthorized access modification, destruction, or intentional or accidental disclosure.
Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.
Ensures compliance with patient related healthcare regulatory requirements, standards and recommendations.
Continuously engages in projects that maintain and advance professional competency.
Serves as a clinical resource for new house staff and may provide service specific orientation pertinent to clinical education.
Consistently demonstrates high reliability organizational behaviors through reporting safety events as well as near misses.
May serve as a clinical preceptor for NP/PA students and other health care professionals and may serve as a mentor to pre-PA/NP candidates.
May collaborate on research, quality assurance and performance improvement projects, and assist with the formation of protocols that will be applied to clinical practice or further their educational and clinical expertise.