Physician Assistant - OR & Postop Care, Growth Path

Hospital for Special Surgery; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery in New York seeks a dedicated clinician to support patient care across the perioperative pathway. You will provide clinical consultation, assessment, and management to patients and coordinate pre/post-operative education with the care team.

In this role you will evaluate surgical patients, review imaging and labs, document progress, and assist surgeons in the operating room as a first assistant. The position emphasizes teamwork and exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience providing clinical consultation, assessment, and management.
• Experience with surgical patients and perioperative care.
• Ability to assist surgeons in the operating room as needed.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and care teams.
• Proficient documentation and use of hospital information systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical consultation, assessment, and management to patients.
• Conduct outpatient evaluation, treatment and follow-up of surgical patients as directed by the supervising physician.
• Provide pre and post-operative and discharge education to patients and family members with regards to safety issues when applicable (e.g., medication, post-operative precautions, use of equipment, etc.).
• Review/interpret patient imaging and lab results; communicate results to patients and provide follow-up treatment and education.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately when educating patient/family in regard to their medical condition and/or hospital course.
• Document progress patient has made toward desired outcomes.
• Utilize the computerized order communication system, including transcription of medical orders, retrieval of test results and documentation of results.
• Maintain clear and legible history and physical documentation and all other written reports.
• Work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Complete any relevant patient paperwork such as medication prior authorizations, plan of care, etc.
• Assist surgeon in operating room by serving as first assist Promote cooperation through teamwork.
• Other duties as needed for effective and safe patient care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Surgical patient care

First assist

Communication skills

Tools

Order communication system

Job description

Hospital for Special Surgery in New York seeks a dedicated clinician to support patient care across the perioperative pathway. You will provide clinical consultation, assessment, and management to patients and coordinate pre/post-operative education with the care team.

In this role you will evaluate surgical patients, review imaging and labs, document progress, and assist surgeons in the operating room as a first assistant. The position emphasizes teamwork and exceptional patient care.