PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - HAND & WRIST SURGERY - SBPC

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Physician Assistant to support a Hand Surgeon in the operating room and across hospital services. The role emphasizes first-assist in surgery, inpatient rounds, and urgent care in the emergency department.

You will conduct perioperative and postoperative follow-ups, evaluate consults, and provide patient and family education within your scope of practice. AR license and NCCPA certification are required, with ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA certification required and Arkansas medical license.
• ACLS certification required.
• Experience in surgical, orthopedic/hand surgery, ED, perioperative settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the operating room as first assistant for hand procedures.
• Completes inpatient and postoperative rounds.
• Evaluates ED and hospital consults; performs minor procedures within scope.
• Provides perioperative and inpatient follow-up care and education to patients and families.

Skills

First assistant

Surgical support

Hospital rounds

Education

Physician Assistant degree

NCCPA certification

Arkansas medical license

ACLS certification

Job description

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant program and successful completion of the National Certification examination through the National Commission of Physician Assistants. Licensed by the State Board of Medicine in Arkansas. ACLS certification required.

Experience

Surgical, orthopedic, hand surgery, emergency department, inpatient, or perioperative experience preferred. First-assist experience preferred.

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. Normal hospital, operating room, and emergency department environment. Exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant odors. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. May be exposed to airborne and infectious materials. Required to stand for long periods of time in surgery, walk, sit, push and pull, use fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms. Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

Job Summary

The Hand & Wrist Center Physician Assistant provides dedicated surgical, hospital, and emergency department support for the Hand Surgeon. The position will primarily support the physician in the operating room as first assistant, complete inpatient and postoperative rounds, evaluate emergency department and other hospital consults, perform appropriate minor procedures within scope and privileges, and assist with perioperative and inpatient follow-up care.

Responsibilities

Provides patient services under the direct supervision and responsibility of the supervising hand surgeon with primary responsibilities in the operating room, hospital, and emergency department. The role is focused on surgical, inpatient, perioperative, and emergency department support. Responsibilities include assisting in the operating room and serving as first assistant for surgical procedures, participating in hospital rounds, evaluating emergency department and other hospital consults, performing appropriate minor procedures within approved scope of practice and privileges, and providing perioperative and inpatient follow-up care for surgical patients. The physician assistant obtains medical and personal histories, performs examinations, orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies, develops and implements treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising hand surgeon, and provides counseling and education to patients and families. Attendance is an essential function of this job. This position requires the ability to utilize independent judgment within the physician assistant scope of practice and established organizational policies.