Surgical Physician Assistant - Operating Room
About The Position
The Perioperative Surgical Physician’s Assistant (PA)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) will provide surgical assistance as part of a pool of surgical assistants including Physician Assistants, Registered Nurse First Assistants, and Nurse Practitioner/RNFA. This role may also be assigned other patient-specific care within the scope of granted privileges, to include but not limited to Physician’s offices, inpatient floors and Emergency Department. The PA/NP will report to and take direction as to work hours, patient care assignments and non-patient-specific duties from the Director of Perioperative Services. When involved in patient specific care, the PA/NP will be under the direct supervision of the surgeon of record for the patient. This position may involve participation in a call rotation for after-hours surgery assistance.
Requirements
- Eligible for licensure in NYS as a Certified Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner.
- Three (3) years of clinical experience providing direct patient care.
- ACLS required.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical experience as a Certified Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner with RNFA.
- Experience as a Surgical Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner with RNFA.
Responsibilities
- Provide surgical assistance as part of a pool of surgical assistants.
- Provide patient-specific care within the scope of granted privileges in physician's offices, inpatient floors, and the Emergency Department.
- Participate in a call rotation for after-hours surgery assistance as scheduled.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
