Inpatient Surgery Physician Assistant, Obstetrics/Gyn-Oncology

Kaiser Permanente; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in McLean, VA seeks a Physician Assistant (surgical) to provide direct care to surgical patients under physician supervision. You will assist in the OR, manage inpatient and ER care, and contribute to pre- and postoperative planning.

The role requires PA licensure in DC/VA/MD within 6 months and graduation from an accredited PA program, with a strong emphasis on team-based care and patient education. This is a demanding, high-responsibility position in a hospital/clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PA program.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Licenses/registrations within 6 months of hire (DC/VA/MD).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to surgical patients under supervision of a physician/surgeon.
• Assist during surgical procedures and rounds to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform inpatient, ER, pre- and postoperative evaluations and care planning.
• Coordinate post-discharge follow up and medication reconciliation.
• Develop and review medical/surgical protocols and participate in staff training.
• Refer patients to supervising physicians or other professionals as appropriate.

Skills

Surgical support

Inpatient care

ER care

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduation from an accredited PA program

Job description

Hospital rounding-to include some weekends, cover other YN ONC PAs as needed; and assist in the OR

Job Summary:

To provide direct care to surgical patients under the supervision of a physician/ surgeon either in a clinical or a hospital setting.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist Surgeon during surgical procedure by carrying out surgical functions as directed by the surgeon in order to ensure optimal results to the patient in clinic, ASC and area hospitals.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient, emergency room, pre- and postoperative evaluation, management, and care of surgical patients. Develop comprehensive plan of care and review with supervising physician.
• Assist in surgical rounds and call duties at area hospitals.
• Participate in patient education specific to surgical procedures and post-operative care.
• Perform medication reconciliation and help to arrange appropriate post-discharge follow up for all surgical patients.
• Determine order, interpret and document appropriate tests, treatments and drug prescriptions.
• Collaborate with the physician and other clinical staff members to maintain continuity of care.
• Refer patients to supervising physician or, with physician agreement, to other health/ professionals as appropriate.
• Participate in developing, reviewing and revising medical/surgical protocols.
• Participate in training of staff and students as necessary or indicated.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Graduation from an accredited PA program.
• Bachelors degree required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Physician Assistant License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
• Physician Assistant License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire
• Physician Assistant License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
• Physician Assistant National Certificate
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• National Provider Identifier
• Drug Enforcement Administration Registration

Additional Requirements:

• The practitioner will be assigned to a specific location every day. Routine assignments include outpatient surgical setting (ASC), inpatient surgical setting (core hospitals) and KP office locations which will be determined by the Area Service Chief.
• Location assignments will be made weekly-monthly whenever possible, according to access needs; assignment sites may be changed on short notice.
• The practitioner will apply for hospital privileges at all specified area hospitals within one (1) month of hire.
• This is a physically and emotionally demanding job requiring significant commitment to learning new skills as well as prolonged standing (up to six (6) hours at an operation table).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of assisting in surgical specialty experience is preferred; experience preferred in specialty to which assigned.
• Experience with chemotherapy preferred