Cardiology Surgical PA – Impactful Care, Tuition & 401(k)

TriStar General Hospital; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement programs

Generous paid time off

Job summary

TriStar General Hospital in Columbus, Georgia is seeking a dedicated Surgical Physician Assistant to join our state-of-the-art Surgical Center. This full-time on-site role focuses on direct patient care, surgical assistance, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will work Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with duties spanning exams, diagnostics, treatment planning, and perioperative care. A PA license, certification, and at least one year of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited program.
• Current PA certification and state licensure are mandatory.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant is required.
• Strong competencies in critical thinking, active listening, and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.
• Ability to analyze complex medical information and make informed decisions quickly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and targeted physical examinations, obtaining medical histories to assess patient conditions.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests to evaluate health care needs and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage therapeutic treatments, including medications and lifestyle interventions, ensuring safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with physicians per guidelines.
• Advise patients and families on health management, medications, side effects, and holistic care.
• Document detailed patient records, maintaining comprehensive treatment plans while adhering to regulatory standards.
• Provide specialty consultations and manage patients in various healthcare settings, including inpatient units and surgical procedures.
• Perform specialized procedures under the direction of supervising physicians, reflecting scope of practice.
• Adapt to departmental needs by providing patient care beyond regular schedule as necessary.

Job description

TriStar General Hospital in Columbus, Georgia is seeking a dedicated Surgical Physician Assistant to join our state-of-the-art Surgical Center. This full-time on-site role focuses on direct patient care, surgical assistance, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will work Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with duties spanning exams, diagnostics, treatment planning, and perioperative care. A PA license, certification, and at least one year of experience are required.