Orthopedic PA — OR First Assistant & ER Care

Cape Cod Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); Sur place; USD 161 000 - 204 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide medical/surgical services for orthopedic patients across the office, OR, ER, and inpatient floors. You will serve as surgical first assistant and coordinate care with the orthopedic team, residents, and nursing staff.

The role requires MA licensure as a PA, BLS, and ACLS within 3 months, plus about 2 years of orthopedic surgical experience (first assistant preferred). Full-time schedule with varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant's Training Program.
• Currently licensed as a Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• US Department of Justice and Massachusetts’ Controlled Substance DEA Registrations are required for prescribing practitioners
• Current BLS
• ACLS certified within 3 months of position
• 2 years orthopedic surgical experience, including first assistant in OR preferred

Responsabilités

• Perform history and physical examination on orthopedic emergency patients upon decision for admission.
• Serve as surgical first assistant to orthopedic surgeon doing elective and emergency surgery.
• Provide first line orthopedic evaluation and treatment for patients in the emergency room.
• Collaborate with orthopedic residents to avoid duplication of services.
• Provide services for orthopedic inpatients by responding to nurses’ calls and expediting discharges.

Connaissances

First assist in OR

Orthopedic surgical experience

Medical documentation

Formation

Physician Assistant degree

Description du poste

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide medical/surgical services for orthopedic patients across the office, OR, ER, and inpatient floors. You will serve as surgical first assistant and coordinate care with the orthopedic team, residents, and nursing staff.

The role requires MA licensure as a PA, BLS, and ACLS within 3 months, plus about 2 years of orthopedic surgical experience (first assistant preferred). Full-time schedule with varying shifts.