Surgical Physician Assistant Job Summary
Provide pre-operative evaluations for all surgical patients with acute and chronic conditions in an ambulatory setting.
Job Details
STATUS: Full Time LOCATION: Unity Hospital DEPARTMENT: Surgery SCHEDULE: Days
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 • Checks preoperative laboratory, EKG and x-ray data; any significant abnormal finding should be addressed timely and reported to the attending surgeon when appropriate • Writes preoperative orders according to patient needs and departmental guidelines • Notifies attending surgeon of any issues regarding patient that potentially will delay/cancel procedure • Maintains proficiency in field by attending courses • Shall comply with Rules and Regulations of the department as they apply to physician assistants • Shall comply with Rules and Regulations of the hospital where credentialed pertaining to Medical Records, codes/emergencies/disasters, professional and ethical standards • Training of other students as requested
Education and Requirements
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - 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.
Salary and Benefits
PAY RANGE: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14626
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.