General Surgery PA — OR First Assist

Surgery on the GO; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

DEA expenses covered

License & certification renewal paid

Job summary

Surgery on the GO in Lakewood, New Jersey, is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our General Surgery team in a full-time role. You will work onsite at our modern surgical center alongside experienced surgeons to provide comprehensive patient care across the surgical continuum.

The ideal candidate holds a PA degree, board certification, and active state licensure, with DEA and CPR/BLS credentials; ATLS is expected within the first year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
• Board certification as a Physician Assistant and state licensure.
• Possession of a valid DEA License.
• CPR certification by the American Heart Association (BLS).
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification within the first twelve months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of a licensed physician while exercising independent judgment to manage patient care across pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative stages.
• Conduct thorough assessments and examinations, diagnose health conditions, develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans while documenting findings comprehensively.
• Facilitate hospital admissions, manage daily rounding, and assist with efficient discharge processes to enhance patient flow and overall clinic efficiency.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative instructions and education to patients and their families, ensuring a clear understanding of care plans and recovery processes.
• Assist in the Operating Room by performing minor surgical procedures and serving as first assist in laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, thereby contributing significantly to surgical outcomes.
• Conduct evaluations for emergency department and critical care unit consultations as needed, ensuring continuity of care and comprehensive patient assessments.
• Maintain meticulous patient records and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and organizational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Board certification as a Physician Assistant

State licensure

DEA License

CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS)

ATLS certification within 12 months

Job description

Surgery on the GO in Lakewood, New Jersey, is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our General Surgery team in a full-time role. You will work onsite at our modern surgical center alongside experienced surgeons to provide comprehensive patient care across the surgical continuum.

The ideal candidate holds a PA degree, board certification, and active state licensure, with DEA and CPR/BLS credentials; ATLS is expected within the first year.