Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery - Cross Creek

Prisma Health • Greenville, SC

3d

About The Position

Provides assistant surgical services in the operating room and other selected medical services under the direction of the surgeon. The role includes supporting surgical procedures, patient office visits and postoperative care, as well as completing documentation and contributing to practice operations and quality initiatives.

Requirements

• Completion of a Physician Assistant program or equivalent program certificate.
• At least 1 year of appropriate clinical experience.
• NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in the state where the team member works.
• BLS certification.
• Prescriptive authority for the state where the team member works.
• Controlled Substance license for the state where the team member works and a federal DEA license.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Physician Assistant Surgical Residency Program or an approved Surgical Physician Assistant graduate program may be accepted in lieu of the minimum education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide general surgical assistant services in the operating room.
• Assist the surgeon with preparation and care through completion of procedures.
• Remove drains, tubes and catheters.
• Close incisions.
• Assist with patient office visits and assume call when assigned.
• Complete charting, summaries, correspondence and required paperwork to document care and support billing.
• Participate in physician educational programs provided by the employer regarding capitated medicine and its implications for physician practice patterns.
• Participate in establishing quality assurance and utilization management programs; selecting management information systems; and developing patient education and satisfaction surveys.
• Assist in developing operational and capital budgets.
• Participate in operational assessments to identify revenue enhancement, expense reductions, consolidation efficiencies and billing opportunities.
• Assist with postoperative patient care, including daily rounds and wound assessments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed