Physician Assistant- Surgical Pre-Testing

Rochester Regional Health; Unity Township (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization located in Unity Township is seeking a full-time professional to provide pre-operative evaluations for surgical patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service and critical thinking skills, with experience in internal medicine or surgical care preferred. Responsibilities include synthesizing patient data, conducting telephonic consultations, and working closely with attending surgeons to ensure patient readiness for procedures. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal medicine, inpatient care, or perioperative/surgical care highly preferred.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and interpret history and testing data for patient evaluations.
• Provide telephone consultations and follow-up phone calls.
• Refer patients to physicians or specialists as necessary.
• Responsible for the work-up and follow-up of patients in the office.
• Checks preoperative laboratory and x-ray data and addresses significant findings.
• Writes preoperative orders according to patient needs.
• Notifies attending surgeon of potential delays or cancellations.
• Training other students as requested.

Skills

Strong customer service and communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Exceptional documentation skills

Job description

SUMMARY

Provide pre-operative evaluations for all surgical patients with acute and chronic conditions in an ambulatory setting.

STATUS

Full Time

LOCATION

Unity Hospital

DEPARTMENT

Surgery

SCHEDULE

Days

ATTRIBUTES

• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
• Experience in internal medicine, inpatient care, or perioperative/surgical care highly preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Synthesize and interpret history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing data to evaluate patient for preparation for upcoming procedures
• Provide telephone consultation, follow-up phone calls; assess needs and make recommendations and/or referrals as appropriate
• Refer patients to physician, and/or specialist as necessary
• Responsible for the work-up and follow up of patients seen in the office
• Checks preoperative laboratory, EKG and x-ray data; any significant abnormal finding should be addressed timely and reported to the attending surgeon when appropriate
• Writes preoperative orders according to patient needs and departmental guidelines
• Notifies attending surgeon of any issues regarding patient that potentially will delay/cancel procedure
• Maintains proficiency in field by attending courses
• Shall comply with Rules and Regulations of the department as they apply to physician assistants
• Shall comply with Rules and Regulations of the hospital where credentialed pertaining to Medical Records, codes/emergencies/disasters, professional and ethical standards
• Training of other students as requested

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00