Physician Assistant

Northwell Health•Norwalk, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Physician Assistants employed by Norwalk Hospital function under the supervision of the attending surgeons with ultimate responsibility to the Chairman, Department of Surgery. Surgical service coverage encompasses general surgery as well as surgical subspecialties including: thoracic, vascular, urology, colo-rectal, bariatrics, plastic and reconstructive surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, gynecological surgery, and the SICU. PAs are responsible for 24 hour coverage including a rotating on-call schedule. Responsibilities include, history and physical examinations, OR assisting, all-inclusive pre- and post- operative care of patients, and active participation on the trauma team. On-Call duties require coverage of the SICU. Surgical PAs at Norwalk Hospital also participate in the education and hands-on training of PA residents and PA students.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved PA program and a post-graduate training program in surgery or have equivalent work experience.
Minimum Experience: zero to six months

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of surgical critical care preferred.
Current Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
PA licensure by the State of Connecticut
CT Controlled Substance and DEA registration
ACLS & BLS certification required.
Must maintain 100 CME's over two years.

Responsibilities

Communicates effectively with attending physician regarding patient condition, plan, urgency of situation
Appropriately shares information with health care team to facilitate patient management
Allows effective information exchange with patients, their families and other health care associates
Shows compassion and understanding when communicating with patients and their families
Adheres to the State of Connecticut regulatory requirements as well as the appropriate role of the Surgical PA
Maintains professional demeanor with patients, their families, health care staff and attending physicians
Is punctual for O.R. cases and scheduled activities
Accepts constructive suggestions in the spirit of process and performance improvement.
Demonstrates compassionate care.
Formulates short and long term goals for treatment and consistently works toward those goals; orders reflect appropriate care.
Technical skills are consistent with experience and intraoperative communication demonstrates an appropriate knowledge base and understanding of surgical procedures.
Remains organized and responds appropriately to clinical situations
Demonstrates appropriate use of H&P findings in developing a differential diagnosis.
Demonstrates ability to order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies appropriate to surgical condition
Expresses clear understanding of potential outcomes based on management decisions.
Pharmacologic orders reflect standard of care and awareness of potential side-effects.
Demonstrates ability to integrate available on-line and other medical information with daily care plans where appropriate.
Facilitates the learning of PA Residents, students and other health care professionals.
Evaluates need for specific CME, attends related conferences and utilizes knowledge in patient care.
Documents required CME with NCCPA to maintain certification.
Acts as patient advocate
Recognizes the value of technology to increase safety, efficiency and effectiveness of patient care and applies appropriately.
Responds appropriately and in a timely manner as back up to the PA Surgical Resident.
Promotes patient safety; reports adverse events
Performs other duties as assigned.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.