General Surgery Physician Assistant

Kingman Healthcare; Kingman (AZ); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

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Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

No call

Collaborative team

Descripción de la vacante

Kingman Regional Medical Center seeks a dedicated Physician Assistant to join Mohave Surgical Specialists. The role is full-time, clinic-based, supporting three general surgeons with outpatient evaluations, follow-ups, and surgical consultations.

Responsibilities include wound care, postoperative follow-up, clinical documentation, and collaboration with surgeons and clinical staff to expand timely access to quality patient care.

Formación

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.

Responsabilidades

• Perform patient evaluations, including comprehensive medical and surgical histories and exams.
• Evaluate and manage general surgery patients and develop evidence-based plans of care.
• Provide postoperative and global-period follow-up care for patients of all three general surgeons.
• Evaluate and manage routine and complex postoperative wounds within scope.
• Provide surgical consultations including colonoscopy and EGD-related evaluations.
• Order and interpret labs, imaging and other diagnostics.
• Round on hospitalized postoperative patients as assigned.
• Recognize potential postoperative complications and escalate as needed.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, wound care, and recovery.
• Collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.

Conocimientos

Patient assessment

Postoperative care

Surgical consultation

Educación

Master’s in PA Studies

Descripción del empleo

Located in northwest Arizona, Kingman offers a mild climate with stunning Arizona sunsets! In the shadows of beautiful mountain ranges and nearby lakes, Kingman is an outdoor enthusiasts' paradise with abundant sunshine and is a great community to live, work and play!

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant to join Mohave Surgical Specialists. This full-time, primarily clinic-based role supports three general surgeons through outpatient evaluation and follow-up, postoperative and global-period care, wound management, and appropriate surgical consultations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative surgical team and help expand timely access to high-quality patient care.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• No call requirement
• Ability to work closely with experienced surgeons and clinical staff

Job Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations, including comprehensive medical and surgical histories and physical examinations
• Evaluate and manage new and established general surgery patients and develop evidence-based plans of care
• Provide postoperative and global-period follow-up care for patients of all three general surgeons
• Evaluate and manage routine and complex postoperative and surgical wounds within scope
• Provide appropriate surgical consultations, including colonoscopy and EGD-related evaluations consistent with practice workflows
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic studies
• Round on hospitalized postoperative general surgery patients as assigned
• Recognize potential postoperative complications and promptly communicate or elevate concerns to the responsible surgeon
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, wound care, restrictions, warning signs and recovery
• Collaborate with surgeons, nursing, hospitalists, case management, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Participate in quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program

Licensure & Certification:

• Current or eligible Arizona Physician Assistant license
• NCCPA Certification Required
• ACLS certification