Physician Assistant (PA)
Bronx, New York, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Surgery
Salary
140,000
– 180,000
• yearly
Degree Required
Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
Position Type
Full Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
79106, Amarillo, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/03/24
Full-Time Physician Assistant needed at Vital City Med in Amarillo, TX.
Join our team of Physician Assistant for a General Surgery partnership role. This role will partner with one of our general surgeons, in the global management of patients of all ages in the clinic, pre-op, intra-operative, and post-operative care settings. Physician Assistant will help aid in the efficiencies of patient care in our general surgery practice; daily rounding, writing orders, facilitation of hospital admissions and discharges, providing pre/post-operative instructions and education, assisting in the OR and performing minor procedures, ED/CCU consults, and clinic care post-operatively.
The ideal candidate will have an eagerness to learn practice flow, and ensure great care to our patients. Experience in surgery/hospital medicine in addition to OR/first Assist (laparoscopy & robotic) experience, is appreciated but not required.
Responsibilities:
- The physician assistant (PA), under the direction of a supervising physician, will function as an independent healthcare provider working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team to provide comprehensive care in a variety of settings (primary, acute, specialty) while demonstrating a high degree of clinical expertise.
- Provides direct individualized patient care and treatment with responsibility for assessing, examining, diagnosing, and analyzing the patient's current health condition and developing short and long-term goals and treatment plans.
- Functions within the defined scope of clinical practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensing, certification, regulations, institutional policy, and practice agreements.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Advanced math skills; ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and/or present complex data.
- Detail-oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
- Exercises tact, discretion, and sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
- Board certification as Physician Assistant
- State Licensure (Physician Assistant)
- DEA License
- American Heart Association BLS
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) within 12 months of hire
- Preferred: Minimum of 2-3 years of advanced practice experience in surgery/hospital medicine in addition to OR/first assist (laparoscopy & robotic) experience
Salary:
$140,000-$180,000 per year (based on experience) + Full Benefits
Benefits:
- This is a salaried/benefits-eligible position
- Paid APRN/PA licensing & certification
- Paid DEA expenses
Apply with your resume now. New grads are welcome!