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Job Title:
Physician Assistant-Surgery
Req:
2025-0519
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Operating Room

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Job Description:

I. PURPOSE OF JOB:

Under the responsibility and supervision of the surgeon, will first assist in surgical procedures to treat various conditions, illness and injury including assisting in the treatment of any surgical procedures in which the supervising physician or substitute supervising physician is credentialed. This position will include but not limited to first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

A. Participates in perioperative care of patients

B. Assists the surgeon in each surgical procedure.

C. Participates in postoperative care of patients, being especially knowledgeable in the recognition of postoperative complications.

Job Qualifications:

VI. QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in a physical science from an accredited institution required. Must be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant program. Must become BLS and ACLS certified within 3 months of employment

Experience: Two years recent experience in general surgery preferred. Recent Board eligible graduate acceptable.

Other Skills:

Must be certified or eligible by the NCCPA and Pennsylvania State Board of Medical Education and

Licensure.

Knowledge of pre-existing conditions that may affect surgical procedure.
Working knowledge of surgical procedures and anatomy.
Ability to function independently and on a team
Must have the ability to be flexible in order to accommodate the surgical caseload.

Physician Assistant / Surgery - General / Pennsylvania / Locum Tenens / Physician Assistant-Surgery

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