PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - HAND & WRIST SURGERY - SBPC

St. Bernards Medical Group; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Hand & Wrist Center seeks a Physician Assistant to provide dedicated surgical, hospital, and ED support for the Hand Surgeon. The role focuses on OR first-assist duties, inpatient rounds, and perioperative care.

The PA will evaluate ED and hospital consults, perform minor procedures within scope, and participate in perioperative and inpatient follow-up care for surgical patients under supervision. Attendance and independent judgment are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical, hospital, and ED support as first assistant in the OR.
• Complete inpatient and postoperative rounds and evaluate ED/hospital consults.
• Perform minor procedures within approved scope and privileges.
• Provide perioperative and inpatient follow-up care for surgical patients.
• Obtain histories, perform examinations, order labs and diagnostics, and develop treatment plans with the supervising hand surgeon.
• Attendances is an essential function and use independent judgment within scope and policies.

Education

AMA approved Physician Assistant program

National Certification examination (NCCPA)

Arkansas State Medical Board license

ACLS certification

First-assist experience

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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 Assistantprovides 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. 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.