Physician Assistant-Surgical PD

University Hospital, Newark NJ • Newark, NJ

85d • $70

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Orthopedic Surgeon, the Physician Assistant Surgical will participate directly in the care of Orthopedic patients including pre-operative evaluations, intraoperative assistance, post-operative care, and follow-up visits in the office. The primary goal is to increase the efficiency and to ensure the quality of the care provided.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or bachelor’s degree in physician assistant studies or a related field.
• Graduation from a Physician Assistant Program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Certification from the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• New Jersey license from the State Board of Medical Examiners - Physician Advisory Committee.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the evaluation and treatment of Orthopedic patients in outpatient office settings and assists physicians in the performance of various procedures.
• Evaluates patients in the outpatient setting and records information from the initial patient workup including physical examination of patients in the Orthopedic Clinic and Outpatient Offices and presents the results to the supervising physician or other members of the Orthopedic team.
• Performs daily evaluations of Orthopedic Service patients, orders appropriate non-invasive diagnostic studies, actively participates in patient management, and documents these activities in the patient's record.
• Actively involved in any Orthopedic research efforts, including patient interviews, literature reviews, data analysis and manuscript preparation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including committee membership and required education/classes.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees