Physician Assistant, Surgical: General

Bassett Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers a unique opportunity for aspiring Physician Assistants through a 12-month postgraduate training program in General Surgery. This immersive program combines didactic learning with hands-on clinical experience across various surgical subspecialties. Participants will engage in grand rounds, surgical presentations, and conferences, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and professional growth. With a supportive network of experienced physician assistants and attending physicians, this program is designed to equip PA's with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in surgery. A competitive salary of $90,000 is offered, making this an attractive opportunity for dedicated individuals.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Physician Assistant is mandatory.
• Self-motivation and a commitment to lifelong learning are essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in grand rounds, surgical case presentations, and various conferences.
• Work 50 hours a week with one night of call every other week.

Skills

Lifelong learning

Self-motivation

Education

National Certification as a Physician Assistant

Job description

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General Surgery (Post Graduate PA Program) NP/PA

This program was developed in 2005 by surgical physician assistants in multiple subspecialties to train PA’s in surgery to have a well-rounded background in general and specialty areas of surgery. The program is run by physician assistants and attending physicians at Bassett Healthcare including a regional network of four affiliate hospitals and 28 community health centers serving an eight-county region in central New York. PA’s spend most of their time in Cooperstown, N.Y. at The Mary Imogene Bassett hospital, a 180-bed acute care, and inpatient teaching facility. Bassett has physician residencies in General Surgery, Primary Care, Internal Medicine and transitional year.

Currently, over 20 physician assistants practice within the Department of Surgery, including all of the subspecialties.

Responsibilities

1. The post graduate training program is 12-months in duration, with didactic and clinical portions ongoing throughout the year.
2. PA's will participate in grand rounds, surgical case presentation, surgical subspecialty conference, surgeon-in-chief rounds, Morbidity and Mortality conference, Trauma conference and complete selected readings and/or attend conferences specific to each subspecialty rotation.
3. The PA will be encouraged to be a self-motivated, lifelong learner. PA's rotate through general surgery, ICU/Cardiac surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, Gynecology, Otolaryngology, and Rural Surgery.
4. The opportunity to select one or two electives to complete during the last eight weeks of the program.
5. PA's should plan to work 50-hours a week, plus one night of call every other week.
6. The salary for the postgraduate program is $90,000.

Job Requirements

1. National Certification as a Physician Assistant.