General Surgery Physician Assistant - OR & Trauma Care

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, OH seeks a Physician Assistant (General Surgery) to join our surgical team across main hospital and satellites. You will deliver direct patient care in collaboration with surgeons, provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative services, and support in-patient management and operating room assistance.

Required credentials include Ohio PA licensure, graduation from an accredited PA program, and surgical assisting certification or military equivalent.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician's Assistant program.
• Current licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Graduate of an approved surgical assisting program or related certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in sterile technique and aseptic practices.
• Knowledge of medications used in outpatient surgical environments.
• Ability to prioritize work and remain flexible in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to meet clinical privileges within 90 days of placement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a physician to deliver direct patient care.
• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.
• Manage in-patient surgical patients and assist in the OR.
• Uphold the system-wide customer service standards.

Skills

Sterile technique

Aseptic practices

Prioritization & flexibility

Outpatient meds knowledge

Education

PA program graduation

Job description

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland, OH seeks a Physician Assistant (General Surgery) to join our surgical team across main hospital and satellites. You will deliver direct patient care in collaboration with surgeons, provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative services, and support in-patient management and operating room assistance.

Required credentials include Ohio PA licensure, graduation from an accredited PA program, and surgical assisting certification or military equivalent.