Physician Asst - WMG Gen Surgery- PRN Days

Williamson Health•Franklin, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides surgical care services to Williamson Medical Group patients in general surgery, across inpatient and outpatient settings. Works alongside general surgeons on on-call care, inpatient and outpatient services, and consultations. Provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative healthcare services under the direct supervision of a physician.

Requirements

Earned a Physician Assistant diploma or degree from a college or university.
Currently licensed by the state of Tennessee as a Physician Assistant.
Competence using standard medical office equipment and supplies, including computers with appropriate medical software, fax machines, copiers, and telephones.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, sit at a desk, and communicate verbally and in writing in English.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient and outpatient care to general surgery patients.
Prepare and initiate patient transfers between hospital facilities, serving as a liaison who provides information to the accepting physician.
Work alongside general surgeons on on-call care, inpatient and outpatient services, and consultations.
Prepare patients for surgery, including preoperative evaluations, histories and physicals, and obtaining medical consents.
Obtain consultations and address the needs of patients and nursing staff as an interdepartmental liaison for inpatient general surgery services.
Care for inpatient and outpatient patients during working hours.
Assess patient health through in-depth interviews and physical examinations, and obtain, record, and update medical histories in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative healthcare services under the direct supervision of a physician.
Order and interpret diagnostic workups, including X-rays, MRI and CT scans, blood tests, and wound cultures, to formulate plans for patients' conditions.
Coordinate with healthcare team members, including hospitalists, case management, physical therapists, wound care, and nursing staff, to provide comprehensive direct patient care.
Act as a patient advocate and liaison to support the best possible patient care.
Update the supervising physician appropriately about patients' care plans and status.
Inform patients appropriately about changes in their care plans or status.
Coordinate physician referrals to other departments when appropriate.
Provide ostomy education to inpatient and outpatient patients.
Arrange Secure Start services so patients can obtain ostomy supplies after hospital discharge.