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About the Opportunity

A recognized healthcare facility located in Mount Kisco, NY is seeking a self-motivated and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) for a promising opportunity on their Surgical team. In this role, the Surgical Physician Assistant serves as a First Assistant to operating surgeons for inpatient and ambulatory surgical procedures performed. Apply today!

Company Description

Healthcare Facility

Job Description

The Surgical Physician Assistant will:

  • Assist surgeons in providing thorough preoperative evaluation of patients scheduled to undergo surgical procedures 
  • Enter post-operative orders for patients when requested by and under the supervision of the operating surgeon
  • Reconcile pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative medications for each patient when requested by and under supervision of the operating surgeon
  • Perform post-operative evaluation of inpatients and document such evaluation in the Medical Record, when requested by and under supervision of the operating surgeon
  • Assist in nutritional management of post-operative patients, including development and adherence of protocols to advance diets
  • Assist surgeons with discharge services
  • Work collaboratively with surgeons, medical consultants, case managers, nursing staff, pharmacists, dietitians, respiratory therapists, and physical therapists as an active member of the patient care team
  • Participate in performance improvement initiatives related to the Department of Surgery,
Required Skills
  • Current license and registration in New York State as Physician Assistant
  • Successful completion of the national certification examination given by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  • Previous experience in an operating room
  • Completion of a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and or infection control standards