Physician Assistant (inpt/outpt)

Care New England Health System; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital in Warwick, Rhode Island, part of Care New England, is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our surgical team focused on HPB and colorectal surgery. The role emphasizes collaborative, team-based care in an inpatient/outpatient setting.

Join a robust surgical department with EPIC throughout the system. The position offers a daytime schedule and opportunities for mentorship within a respected regional health system.

Qualifications

• Full-time day schedule; Monday–Friday. Surgical experience in colorectal surgery or related specialty preferred.
• Be part of a collaborative surgical APP team with defined duties and responsibilities.
• Duties include surgical first assist, inpatient rounding, and consultation evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Surgical first assist as part of operative care.
• Inpatient rounding on surgical patients.
• Conduct consultation evaluations and procedures.
• Outpatient office visits for follow-up and pre/post-op care.

Skills

Team collaboration

Surgical first assist

Inpatient rounding

Outpatient visits

Education

Certified Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Job description

Care New England Medical Group/RI
Kent Hospital

Full Scope Surgical Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner: Kent Hospital

Surgical Oncology Colorectal Surgery and Hepatopancreatic Biliary (HPB)

Kent Hospital, an affiliate of Care New England, is seeking a full time Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our robust surgical team in Warwick, Rhode Island. This provider will be an integral part of the department that is built on the premise of collaborative, team-oriented providers with intersecting skills and interests that include providing quality medical care. If you would enjoy a comprehensive inpatient/outpatient position with a collaborative collegial department, please consider joining Kent Hospital.

Opportunity Highlights

• Full-time Monday through Friday day time work schedule; colorectal surgery or surgical specialty experience preferred
• Be part of a supportive, well-structured surgical APP with duties including:
  a) surgical first assist
  b) inpatient rounding
  c) consultation evaluation and procedures
• d) outpatient office visits
• Work alongside experienced, reputable, collegial group of physicians and advanced practice providers (APP)
• Regular mentorship and collaboration amongst providers
• EPIC implemented system wide

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Rhode Island

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Rhode Island is one hour from Boston, Hartford and New Haven and three hours from NY City.