Physician Assistant

Proliance Surgeons•Burien, WA

21d•$100,339 - $180,610•Onsite

About The Position

At Proliance Surgeons, we are committed to hiring and supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering growth and development to create a great workplace. Our unique experiences and perspectives enable us to deliver Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits and pay package, including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, and PTO. The certified Physician Assistant is a vital member of our team, providing critical services to uphold our values of service and care. This well-rounded role is perfect for a self-motivated individual looking to maximize their skills and expand their clinical knowledge. Responsibilities include acting as first assistant in the ASC operating room, providing clinic-based care and post-operative care, and potentially providing surgical assistance in the hospital OR and performing patient rounding within the hospital.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited Physician’s Assistant Program.
Washington State Physician Assistant License, Current.
Current Certification as a physician assistant by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current CPR and BLS from the American Heart Association.
Advanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills required.
Ability to listen, interact and communicate verbally and in writing.
Comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, techniques, Standards of Care, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies as they directly correlate to the specialty.
Superior customer service skills.
Great interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, composure and cooperation; working well with all patients, physicians and staff.
Advanced understanding of and adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA).
Using time efficiently, with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and completion.
Ability to manage multiple factors for the best result.
Resourcefulness in addressing first level problems and tenacity to see things through to solution.
Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective.
Able to adapt to change, delays or unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindset.
Clear oral and written communication.
Ability to provide feedback to improve performance.
Self-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervision.

Nice To Haves

Two years prior experience in surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as first assistant in the ASC operating room.
Provide clinic-based care and post-operative care.
May provide surgical assistance in the hospital OR.
May perform rounding on patients within the hospital.
Greet/identify patient & complete and document an accurate history and physical examination of patients; may include moving and positioning patients.
Conduct comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develop patient care plans.
Order and interpret tests, treatments, and therapies, within the scope of practice.
Prescribe medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides according to clinical privileges.
Administer and/or inject medications.
Perform wound care; apply or remove casting, splinting, wound dressing; suture and staple removal, etc.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding the total treatment plan & therapeutic regimes.
Provide clear, concise, and accurate information regarding patient care in the medical record.
Obtain/maintain technical familiarity and proficiency for specific surgical procedures prior to their performance.
Remain proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and guidelines.
Assist in Surgical Procedures.
Perform hospital rounds, including patient care, charting & all paperwork/documentation, and interacting with the patient and family/caregivers, staff, consultants, and discharge planners.
OPTIONAL: Provide primary or secondary trauma call coverage.
OPTIONAL: Evaluate and treat patients in the Emergency Room.
Provide answering service coverage and responsibilities.
Initiate Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations.
Provide education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materials.
May provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under a patient’s care plan.
Advocate for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the health care profession.
Integrate evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-making.
Seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
Establish an effective relationship with the supervising physician.
Complete duties and assist others as directed.
Follow all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real-time and outlined in Associate Handbook.