Spine Physician Assistant

Proliance Surgeons•Bellingham, WA

4d•$100,339 - $180,610•Hybrid

About The Position

At Proliance Surgeons, we are looking for a certified Physician Assistant to join our team. This role is critical in providing essential services to promote and maintain our standards of service, care, and values. The Proliance certified Physician Assistant role is well-rounded, ideal for a self-motivated individual seeking to maximize their skill set and expand their clinical knowledge. In this position, you will act as first assistant in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) operating room, provide clinic-based care, and manage post-operative care. You may also provide surgical assistance in the hospital operating room and/or perform patient rounding within the hospital. This is a clinic/surgical split role, requiring rounding and office call responsibilities for a Spine Physician Assistant.

Requirements

Graduate of an 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 and identify patients, completing and documenting accurate history and physical examinations, which 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, including applying or removing casts, splinting, wound dressing, and suture and staple removal.
Instruct and counsel patients regarding the total treatment plan and therapeutic regimens.
Provide clear, concise, and accurate information regarding patient care in the medical record.
Obtain and 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 patients, families/caregivers, staff, consultants, and discharge planners.
Provide optional primary or secondary trauma call coverage.
Provide optional Emergency Room evaluations and treatment of patients.
Handle 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 educational 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 healthcare 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 the Associate Handbook.