Physician Assistant Surgical, per diem

Main Function

Cover the inpatient surgical service including general surgical patients as well as patients on the orthopedic, neurosurgery, bariatric, plastic surgery, urology, thoracic & colorectal services. Monitor and manage patients admitted to surgical services 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a rotating basis working 12 or 24 hour shifts. Provide first assist in the operating room for an exciting variety of surgical procedures. Independently perform procedures including chest tube and central line placements as well as wound-vac applications at the direction of the supervising physician. Provide surgical consults as needed in the emergency room.

Education

• Current NCCPA certification
• Active CT license
• CT Controlled Substance and DEA registration

Experience

• Surgical experience or completion of a surgical training program is strongly preferred