Physician Assistant - Orthopaedic Trauma

AtlantiCare•Atlantic City, NJ

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant performs diagnostic and therapeutic tasks under the supervision and responsibility of the surgeon or anesthesiologist. The Physician Assistant assists in gathering the data necessary for implementation of the surgeons or anesthesiologists therapeutic plan. This position is also responsible for acting as the patient's advocate in the medical care system, serving as advisor and liaison between patients and physicians. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

Requirements

Bachelors' degree in a physical science from an accredited institution.
Completion of an accredited physician assistant/surgical assistant program.
Certified or eligible for certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants and the New Jersey State Board of Education and Licensure.
Appointment as an Allied Health Practitioner with the Medical Center in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws.
ACLS required (not required in Urgent Care Settings).
BLSHCP required.
Minimum two years recent experience in cardiac thoracic surgery and/or surgery.
Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic tasks under the supervision and responsibility of the surgeon or anesthesiologist.
Assists in gathering the data necessary for implementation of the surgeons or anesthesiologists therapeutic plan.
Acts as the patient's advocate in the medical care system, serving as advisor and liaison between patients and physicians.
Provides quality customer service.
Participates in performance improvement efforts.
Demonstrates a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.