PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

UnaSource Surgery Center • Troy, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

UnaSource Surgery Center LLC is hiring a contingent Physician Assistant – Certified (PA-C) to join its team in Troy, Michigan. The PA-C assists the physician in completing surgical interventions safely and efficiently by providing exposure, maintaining hemostasis, and performing other technical functions. The PA-C works under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with Center policy and applicable laws and regulations.

The role provides direct patient care as a representative of the treating physician and includes perioperative first-assisting duties. The PA-C works closely with the operating room team, anticipates procedural needs, maintains knowledge of operating room practices, and keeps current with surgical technology relevant to patient management. The position is contingent and specifies no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

• One year of experience as a surgical PA-C.
• Graduation from a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• A Physician Assistant license from the State of Michigan.
• Expertise in the theory and application of Physician Assisting in surgery.
• Demonstrated competency in sterile and aseptic technique.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and the tools and technologies used to facilitate invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Oral communication skills to communicate appropriately and effectively with the surgical team.
• Written and computer skills for appropriate documentation.
• Skills necessary to function as an effective, high-performing team member.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served in the assigned area.

Nice To Haves

• Orthopedic surgical experience, including competency in complex spine and total joint procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as a representative of the physician, following the supervising physician’s direction and authorized practice under state law.
• Perform intraoperative surgical first-assisting.
• Transfer and position patients.
• Use instruments and medical devices.
• Provide surgical exposure and hemostasis; handle and/or cut tissue; suture and close body planes; and apply wound dressings.
• Maintain working knowledge of operating room procedures, attire, infection control, and applicable individual requirements and recommended practices.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and other team members for each surgical procedure.
• Maintain strong working relationships with operating room team members and Center personnel.
• Keep abreast of new surgical technology and its relevance to patient management.
• Complete duties in a manner that promotes physician and patient satisfaction.

Benefits

• No weekends or holidays
• Free parking
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to learn and contribute to processes, decisions, planning, and culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time