PA/NP-Surgery

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, is seeking a qualified individual to assist in surgical procedures within a collaborative and innovative environment. Your responsibilities will encompass assisting surgeons during surgery and preoperative care, ensuring the highest quality of patient care.

The role demands proficiency in recognizing postoperative complications and effectively communicating with the surgical team and family members. A background in medical training or equivalent experience is preferred. We aim to provide the best care for our patients by starting with the best support for our employees.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist surgeons in surgical procedures.
• Knowledge in preoperative and postoperative patient care.
• Strong communication skills with patients and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• First assist in surgical procedures directed by a supervising physician.
• Participate in preoperative patient care and surgery preparation.
• Monitor patient progress post-surgery and communicate with the surgical team.

Skills

Assisting in surgical procedures

Knowledge of preoperative and postoperative care

Communication skills

Education

Relevant medical training or certification

Job description

Position Summary

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Under the responsibility and supervision of the surgeon, will first assist in surgical procedures to treat various conditions, illness, and injury including assisting in the treatment of any surgical procedures in which the supervising physician or substitute supervising physician is credentialed. This position will include but not limited to first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon.
• A. Assists the surgeon in the preoperative care and work-up of patients: confirms operating schedule and summarizes appropriate data prior to surgery, writes routine preoperative and postoperative orders if requested by surgeon, completes informative discussion with patient and family regarding the planned procedure and hospital course, obtains patient’s signature on consent form for procedures, participates in site marking upon request from surgeon.
• B. Assists the surgeon in each surgical procedure: appropriate prep of patient in OR, performs opening and closure as per physician preference, completes procedure note in patient’s chart, completes postoperative orders, transfer of patient to PACU or Unit as needed.
• C. Participates in postoperative care of patients being especially knowledgeable in the recognition of postoperative complications: informs the surgeon of all changes in the patient’s condition, assesses the patient’s postoperative course and transcribes/implements indicated therapy as determined by surgical protocol, communicates patient progress to appropriate consultants, collects data and writes pertinent progress notes on charts, communicates with nursing staff to gather information and discuss patient care, and communicates appropriate information to family members at the direction of the surgeon.

Credentials

Education or Equivalent Experience: We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.