Physician Assistant - Dept. of Surgery at Princeton (part-time) Health

Penn Medicine

117d • $83,200 - $208,000

About The Position

Penn Medicine Princeton Health is looking for a part-time Physician Assistant to join their busy Surgery Department. This position is primarily operating room based. The Physician Assistant performs as a first assistant to surgeons during operative procedures in the inpatient and outpatient care settings at Princeton Health. Multispecialty surgeries included: Orthopedics, Plastic surgery, Robotic surgery, Gynecologic surgery, ENT and C-sections. The Physician Assistant demonstrates competency in the performance of operative and procedural skills. Applies principles of asepsis and infection control. Provides appropriate positioning, prepping and draping of the patient. Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to the surgical procedure. Provides hemostasis, retraction and anatomical exposure. Performs wound closure and applies surgical dressings, casts and immobilizing devices. The Physician Assistant works independently and collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals to support a comprehensive plan of care. Communicates effectively with physicians, team members, nursing and ancillary staff. Participates in daily rounds in the inpatient setting. Provides appropriate pre-operative and post-operative care. Documents appropriate information into the medical record, orders diagnostic tests and prescribes medications to support a comprehensive plan of care. Develops and maintains specialty skill sets as required (i.e., Robotics). Maintains certifications as required. Demonstrates commitment to professional growth by participation in continuing medical education activities.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistant.
• Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant training program.
• Master of Arts or Science required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of OR experience as a Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a first assistant to surgeons during operative procedures.
• Demonstrate competency in operative and procedural skills.
• Apply principles of asepsis and infection control.
• Provide appropriate positioning, prepping and draping of the patient.
• Apply knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique.
• Provide hemostasis, retraction and anatomical exposure.
• Perform wound closure and apply surgical dressings, casts and immobilizing devices.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals.
• Communicate effectively with team members and nursing staff.
• Participate in daily rounds in the inpatient setting.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Document information into the medical record.
• Order diagnostic tests and prescribe medications.
• Develop and maintain specialty skill sets.
• Maintain certifications as required.
• Participate in continuing medical education activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program.
• Prepaid tuition assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree