General Surgery PA - Inpatient Care & OR Support

Signature Healthcare, MA; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Healthcare, MA seeks a Physician Assistant to join its inpatient surgical service. The PA will work in collaboration with the attending surgeon, managing diverse inpatient care and assisting in the operating room as needed.

Qualified candidates must be a graduate of an accredited PA program, hold a Massachusetts license with prescriptive authority, and have a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred). This is a full-time role based in Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant program.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Massachusetts license and prescriptive eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily rounds on inpatients and document medical plan.
• Communicate with attending physicians daily regarding patients.
• Provide routine medical management including orders for tests, meds, and follow-up on results.
• Work collaboratively with house staff and take direction from senior staff.
• Perform minor procedures under supervision (e.g., chest tubes, catheters, wound care).
• Initiate emergency care until supervising physician arrives.
• Serve as first or second assistant in the operating room as needed.
• Conduct history and physicals for ED consults and admissions to surgical service.

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Signature Healthcare, MA seeks a Physician Assistant to join its inpatient surgical service. The PA will work in collaboration with the attending surgeon, managing diverse inpatient care and assisting in the operating room as needed.

Qualified candidates must be a graduate of an accredited PA program, hold a Massachusetts license with prescriptive authority, and have a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred). This is a full-time role based in Massachusetts.