Physician Assistant Operating Room / Surgery ( O.R. P.A. ) - Per Diem

SUMMARY OF JOB: The Physician Assistant (PA) functions as a physician extender and surgical assistant, primarily in the operative acute care setting, but may also provide support in the critical care unit upon request. Along with competitive benefits, we provide educational assistance, nursing scholarship opportunities, and a unique onboarding program that ensures your long-term success by immersing you in our mission and celebrated service orientation.

OVERVIEW:

Join us at Redeemer Health and choose your ideal clinical setting from our hospital, home care services, or senior care communities. Here, you're not just a nurse but a respected patient advocate and clinical expert. Our workforce spans southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, offering a vibrant, inclusive environment that values your professional growth. Along with competitive benefits, we provide educational assistance, nursing scholarship opportunities, and a unique onboarding program that ensures your long-term success by immersing you in our mission and celebrated service orientation. Together, let's drive excellence in healthcare.

SUMMARY OF JOB:

The Physician Assistant (PA) functions as a physician extender and surgical assistant, primarily in the operative acute care setting, but may also provide support in the critical care unit upon request.  In collaboration with the practice physician, the PA communicates, as appropriate, with the patients, physicians and other members of the health care team about changes in a patient’s clinical condition and testing results.  The PA serves as a liaison, educator, and patient advocate, and functions within individual patient needs, physician orders, Redeemer Health System policy and procedures, and the Pennsylvania PA license.

 

Connecting to Mission:

 

All individuals within the scope of their position are responsible to perform their job in light of the Mission & Values of the Health System. Regardless of the position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing healthcare. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuring the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship, and Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another and in the service we provide.

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 3 years surgical assisting experience

Demonstrated competency in Clinical assessment

Maintains National Certification with 100 hours of CME credits every two years

Passes National Boards every six years

Obtains and maintains medical staff privileges for hospital based clinical services with delineation of privileges and prescriptive rights defined by supervising physicians.

 

LICENSE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

 

Physician Assistant licensed in Pennsylvania

Graduate of an accredited PA Program

CPR certified

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer.  We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.