PA -- GENERAL SURGERY at ATRIUM MEDICAL CENTER

Premier Health Partners; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Roosevelt Surgical in Middletown, OH seeks a Physician Assistant who will practice under Ohio Medical Board rules and NCCPA standards, working across specialties to deliver high-quality patient care and advocacy.

The role emphasizes ongoing education, collaboration with the care team, strong communication, and proficiency in EMR systems (EPIC), with a preference for surgical experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited PA program (MPAS, MHS, MMS).
• NCCPA certification and ongoing medical licensure.
• Ohio licensure and ACLS certification required.
• Current Prescriber certificate required.
• Minimum of three years PA experience.
• Excellent communication with patients and colleagues.
• Computer literacy and EMR experience (EPIC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing patient care in accordance with standards and policies.
• Apply and adapt medical principles to specialty patient populations.
• Maintain professional competence via continuing education and reviews.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellent patient experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant (MPAS, MHS, MMS)

NCCPA certification

Current Ohio licensure and ACLS

Certificate to Prescribe

Minimum 3 years experience as PA

Tools

EPIC EMR

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

The Physician Assistant must practice in accordance with the rules adopted by the Ohio Medical Board, the Revised Code and institutional policies and procedures. The PA role is developed in relation to the specialty population of practice and reflects the scope and standards of their specialty, licensing board, and certifying organization (NCCPA). The PA is accountable to maintain competence through continuing education and review of practice. The PA roles include those of practitioner, researcher, consultant, and patient advocate for individuals, groups, and communities.

Roosevelt Surgical

FT/ DAYS/ 80 hours per pay

Summary

The Physician Assistant must practice in accordance with the rules adopted by the Ohio Medical Board, the Revised Code and institutional policies and procedures. The PA role is developed in relation to the specialty population of practice and reflects the scope and standards of their specialty, licensing board, and certifying organization (NCCPA). The PA is accountable to maintain competence through continuing education and review of practice. The PA roles include those of practitioner, researcher, consultant, and patient advocate for individuals, groups, and communities.

Nature and Scope

The PA should demonstrate skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine to provide ongoing patient care. The PA should have knowledge of the professional medical practice being able to give and evaluate patient care. The PA should be competent in taking medical history, assessing medical condition (s) of patients, and interpreting medical findings. The PA should possess the ability to maintain quality assurance and quality control standards. The PA should be able to implement effective communication skills with both patients and colleagues that demonstrate a commitment to consistently providing an excellent patient experience for every patient. The PA is expected to have capability of reacting calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Applicant must hold a Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program (MPAS, MHS, or MMS).
• Applicant must have and maintain a PA certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current Ohio licensure and ACLS certification is required.
• Certificate to Prescribe must be current and maintained at all times.
• A minimum of three years of related experience as a PA.
• Excellent communication skills with both patients and colleagues are essential.
• Computer literacy is required and must include Excel, Word and Outlook. Electronic Medical Records experience is an advantage, preferably EPIC.
• Experience with, and a strong surgery background will be a great advantage.