Physician Assistant

Monterey Medical•Buffalo, NY

1d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provide high quality surgical and perioperative care to patients under the supervision of a licensed physician within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service.

Requirements

Masters Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
1-2 years experience as a Physician Assistant in a surgical specialty, acute care, or hospital-based setting preferred.
Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant by the State of New York.
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
BLS required.
Surgical anatomy, perioperative care, and operating room protocols.
Ability to function as a surgical first or second assist during operative procedures.
Strong clinical skills in evaluating surgical patients and managing perioperative conditions.
Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and healthcare technology.
Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced surgical and acute care environment.

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive patient evaluations including history and physical examinations for surgical consultations, preoperative assessments, and postoperative care.
Assists surgeons in the operating room by functioning as first or second assist during surgical procedures, providing exposure, tissue handling, suturing, hemostasis, and wound closure as directed by the surgeon.
Conducts inpatient rounds and evaluates hospitalized patients, documenting clinical findings and collaborating with the supervising physician on care plans.
Orders and interprets diagnostic tests including laboratory studies and imaging to support surgical evaluation and management.
Develops and implements treatment plans for surgical patients in collaboration with the supervising physician.
Provides outpatient clinic care including new patient consultations, postoperative follow-up visits, and management of surgical complications.
Participates in call coverage for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service, responding to urgent consultations, emergency department evaluations, and inpatient issues under physician supervision.
Maintains accurate, complete, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
Provides patient and family education regarding surgical procedures, postoperative care, medications, and recovery expectations.
Coordinates care with multidisciplinary teams including nursing staff, anesthesia providers, hospitalists, and other specialty services to ensure continuity of care.
Demonstrates proficiency in surgical and procedural skills appropriate to the specialty.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives, clinical education, and service line development as appropriate.
Maintains a safe and compliant work environment by adhering to hospital policies, procedures, and infection control standards.
Delivers exemplary patient-centered care to ensure a positive patient experience across the organization.
Performs other duties assigned by supervising physicians or management.