Physician Assistant - Dr. Matthew Abola

Hospital for Special Surgery • Paramus, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The PA will serve as a primary assistant to the doctor. Duties will include clinical evaluation of patients in the office, counseling patients and their families regarding proposed surgical procedures as well as addressing pre- and post-operative patient questions and concerns, and surgical first assist role in the operating room. There are no weekend shifts or overnight call, however, effective communication with the outpatient staff and inpatient hospital teams is essential. The PA will interact closely with office staff, other PAs, patients and families to be an integral part of providing a high level of clinical care and service.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited PA program
• Current NYS PA License
• BLS/ACLS certification
• NCCPA board certification
• Current Infection Control Certification
• Completed a child abuse recognition course
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player

Nice To Haves

• Surgical experience or training

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary assistant to the doctor.
• Clinical evaluation of patients in the office.
• Counsel patients and their families regarding proposed surgical procedures.
• Address pre- and post-operative patient questions and concerns.
• Surgical first assist role in the operating room.
• Effective communication with outpatient staff and inpatient hospital teams.
• Interact closely with office staff, other PAs, patients and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree