Physician Assistant Operating Room / Surgery ( O.R. P.A. ) - Per Diem

Holy Redeemer; Meadowbrook (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Nursing scholarship opportunities

Unique onboarding program

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Redeemer Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to serve as a physician extender and surgical assistant in the operative acute care setting, with collaboration to coordinate patient care. The PA will communicate with patients, physicians and the care team about changes in clinical condition and test results while adhering to system policies and PA licensure.

Qualified candidates hold PA licensure in Pennsylvania, are graduates of an accredited PA program, and maintain certification with CME

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years surgical assisting experience.
• Demonstrated competency in Clinical assessment.
• Maintains National Certification with 100 hours of CME credits every two years.
• Passes National Boards every six years.
• Obtains and maintains medical staff privileges for hospital based clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Functions as physician extender and surgical assistant in operative acute care.
• Collaborates with the practice physician and health-care team about changes in patient condition and testing results.
• Serves as liaison, educator, and patient advocate within policy and procedures and PA licensure.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Surgical assisting

Patient advocacy

Team communication

Education

PA program graduate

PA license in PA

Job description

OVERVIEW

Join us at Redeemer Health and choose your ideal clinical setting from our hospital, home care services, or senior care communities. Here, you're not just a nurse but a respected patient advocate and clinical expert. Our workforce spans southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, offering a vibrant, inclusive environment that values your professional growth. Along with competitive benefits, we provide educational assistance, nursing scholarship opportunities, and a unique onboarding program that ensures your long-term success by immersing you in our mission and celebrated service orientation. Together, let's drive excellence in healthcare.

SUMMARY OF JOB

The Physician Assistant (PA) functions as a physician extender and surgical assistant, primarily in the operative acute care setting, but may also provide support in the critical care unit upon request. In collaboration with the practice physician, the PA communicates, as appropriate, with the patients, physicians and other members of the health care team about changes in a patient’s clinical condition and testing results. The PA serves as a liaison, educator, and patient advocate, and functions within individual patient needs, physician orders, Redeemer Health System policy and procedures, and the Pennsylvania PA license.

Connecting to Mission:

All individuals within the scope of their position are responsible to perform their job in light of the Mission & Values of the Health System. Regardless of the position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing healthcare. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuring the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship, and Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another and in the service we provide.

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3 years surgical assisting experience
• Demonstrated competency in Clinical assessment
• Maintains National Certification with 100 hours of CME credits every two years
• Passes National Boards every six years
• Obtains and maintains medical staff privileges for hospital based clinical services with delineation of privileges and prescriptive rights defined by supervising physicians.

LICENSE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Physician Assistant licensed in Pennsylvania
• Graduate of an accredited PA Program
• CPR certified

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.