Surgical Physician Assistant I

About the role

Provides surgical assistance in the operating room upon request to any surgeon with a delegation agreement and as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator of APPs/designee. Develops laparoscopic and DaVinci robotic first assist skills. Performs daily post-operative rounding and facilitates/coordinates care of the patient as requested by the supervising physician.

Responsible for admission History and Physical examinations, daily progress notes, daily orders, discharge, transfer and death summaries, discharge/transfer orders, and prescriptions for all patients admitted by the attending surgeon. Conducts evaluations of patients in the Emergency Department and on the surgical floor at the request of the attending surgeon. Assists credentialed practitioners with bedside procedures including central venous catheter placement, tube thoracostomy, arterial catheter placement, and peripherally inserted central catheters.

Supports Quality initiatives including medication reconciliation, universal time-out procedures, SCIP, VTE prevention, and electronic documentation. Supports timely, accurate, and compliant professional billing.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical assistance in the operating room for surgeons with delegation agreements.
• Develop and maintain laparoscopic and DaVinci robotic first assist skills.
• Perform daily post-operative rounding and coordinate patient care.
• Conduct admission History and Physical examinations, write daily progress notes, orders, discharge/transfer summaries, and prescriptions.
• Evaluate patients in the Emergency Department and on the surgical floor as requested.
• Assist with bedside procedures (e.g., central venous catheter placement, tube thoracostomy, arterial catheter placement, peripherally inserted central catheters).
• Support hospital Quality initiatives and ensure compliance with professional billing.

Requirements

• Graduate from an ARC-PA-certified Physician Assistant program.
• Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
• Current Maryland Physician Assistant license.
• Qualification for prescriptive authority (CDS and DEA).
• Ability to work in both the operating room and inpatient units.
• Maintain BLS Certification.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to function well in a team environment.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Works within inpatient hospital environment on floors or post-operative units.
• Endurance for long procedures in the operating room.
• Must lift up to 35 lbs and bend body downward at the waist.
• Close visual acuity required.
• Subject to hazards associated with a hospital environment.
• Weekend and on-call hours required on a rotating schedule.

Responsible for identifying hazardous materials, providing necessary personal protective devices, and ensuring compliance with hospital safety policies and regulations.