Physician Assistant - Surgical

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)

Competitive wages

Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick

Six paid holidays per year

Educational assistance

Day shift schedules

Job summary

NKC Health in North Kansas City is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant Surgical to provide comprehensive patient care including assessments, diagnostics, and surgical assistance. You will collaborate with a healthcare team to ensure continuity of care both in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The ideal candidate must hold a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies, be licensed in Missouri, and have significant experience in surgical specialties. Join NKC Health to make a difference in our community!

Qualifications

• 4 years experience as PA in surgical specialty, strongly preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• High level of autonomy with excellent procedural and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive patient assessments and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Assists surgeons during operations and provides patient education.
• Coordinates with departments for continuity of patient care.

Skills

Autonomy

First Assistant Skills

Procedural Skills

Complex Wound Care

Communication Skills

Proficiency with Electronic Health Records

Education

Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Board/Association Certification

Licensed by the State of Missouri as a Physician Assistant

Job description

Reasons to Join NKC Health

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick
• Six paid holidays per year
• Educational assistance
• Day shift schedules

Job Description

Under the direction of physicians, the Physician Assistant (PA) Surgical provides comprehensive care to patients, such as assessments, specimen collection, and consultation services including education on preoperative and postoperative care. In collaboration with the health care team the physician assistant will provide continuity of care to patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting to achieve optimal outcomes and a sense of stability to the patient during a traumatic time. Continually assists surgeon to maximize patient volume and acts a liaison by monitoring and communicating with high‑risk patients, formulates treatment and education plans for the patient as directed by the physician.

Job Duties

• Provides comprehensive patient assessments including ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests; diagnosis; prescription of pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic therapies to both inpatients and outpatients. Interpreting highly complex surgical pathology, and relaying results to patients.
• Assist physicians in ER consults and floor consults, while in clinic and in between surgical cases. Determines if surgery is necessary, arranges all perioperative orders and scheduling cases. Provides preoperative and postoperative care including patient education, by maintaining communication with patients and their families.
• Assists the surgeon during operations by opening locations for surgery, operating laparoscopic cameras, suturing wounds, using surgical staplers, providing suction or anything else that the surgeon may need.
• Assists surgeon by maximizing patient volume, monitoring, and contacting high risk patients, returning patient calls in a timely manner, and providing follow up. Coordinates with other departments for continuity of patient care. Interprets radiology results to determine surgical plan.
• Develops with the patient and/or caregivers, a mutually acceptable cost‑aware plan of care that maximizes health potential. Formulates a treatment plan which includes ordering diagnostic tests, selecting appropriate pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic interventions, develops a patient education plan, and obtains appropriate consultation or referral.
• Consults with physician appropriately regarding patient care issues and concerns. Communicates clinical findings to, and works collaboratively with, physicians to develop patient treatment and education plans.
• Performs procedures independently in the office. Conducts wound care for ongoing surgical wounds, requiring debridement in the office setting.
• Reviews all referrals for soft tissue tumors, skin lesions and properly delegates to self or surgeon for excision. Completes all discharge summaries for physicians.
• Demonstrates productivity and initiative by organizing patient care, delegating appropriate staff, prioritizing work load and seeking opportunities to improve clinical processes and staff/patient education.
• Hosts floor specific educational seminars for nursing education in the hospital setting. Helps implement new protocols and delegates tasks to floor nursing managers in relation to surgical care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies and a maintained board/association certification
• Licensed by the State of Missouri as a Physician Assistant
• 4 years experience as PA in surgical specialty, strongly preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required
• High level of autonomy, first assistant skills, procedural skills, complex wound care
• Proficiency with electronic health records and database management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

More Possibilities

As the largest network of providers in the Northland, we can offer you more opportunities to grow. Here at NKC Health, we believe together, we will become legendary for our commitment to remarkable patient care. If you are looking to better the lives of those in our community, then join our NKC Health family, where your voice counts.

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.