Physician Assistant - Surgical Pre-Testing (Part Time)

Part-time position located at Unity Hospital in Rochester, NY (14626).

About the role

Provide pre-operative evaluations for all surgical patients with acute and chronic conditions in an ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and interpret history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing data to evaluate patient for preparation for upcoming procedures.
• Provide telephone consultation, follow-up phone calls; assess needs and make recommendations and/or referrals as appropriate.
• Refer patients to physician and/or specialist as necessary.
• Responsible for the work-up and follow-up of patients seen in the office.
• Check preoperative laboratory, EKG, and x-ray data; address any significant abnormal findings timely and report to the attending surgeon when appropriate.
• Write preoperative orders according to patient needs and departmental guidelines.
• Notify attending surgeon of any issues regarding the patient that potentially will delay/cancel procedure.
• Maintain proficiency in the field by attending courses.
• Comply with Rules and Regulations of the department as they apply to physician assistants.
• Comply with Rules and Regulations of the hospital where credentialed pertaining to Medical Records, codes/emergencies/disasters, professional and ethical standards.
• Train other students as requested.

Requirements

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior.
• Experience in internal medicine, inpatient care, or perioperative/surgical care highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed and certified as required for the role.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires frequent walking, standing, or squatting.

Pay

Pay range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00. The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full-time applicant. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.