Physician Assistant - Surgical Services - Connecticut

Olesky Associates; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Surgical First Assist Physician Assistant for a hospital-based opportunity in Connecticut. The position requires providing clinical services in various surgical specialties and working under the supervision of a Supervising Physician. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of Surgical Practice Experience and be a Licensed Physician Assistant in Connecticut. BLS and ACLS certifications are required, with TNCC preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Surgical Practice Experience required.
• Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Connecticut is essential.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required; TNCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide first and second assisting in all surgical specialties and sub-specialties.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement.
• Support team approach to patient care.

Skills

Surgical Practice Experience

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work under pressure

Counseling skills

Education

Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Connecticut

BLS and ACLS Certification

TNCC preferred

Job description

Physician Assistant - Surgical Services - Connecticut

• Full-time

Olesky Associates, Inc. has been in the placement / recruiting industry for three decades.

We offer an extensive array of services, ranging from physician placement to practice and hospital brokering.

Our Search Consultants located in our home office in Massachusetts utilize a state-of-the-art computer network and database that allows instant access to all of the information necessary for mutually beneficial placements throughout the country.

This technology, combined with our personal attention and expert screening of each candidate, has made our agency extremely successful in the placement of all specialties, including:

• Family Practitioners
• OB/Gyns
• Hospitalist
• All medical specialties
• All surgical specialties
• LCSW / LICSW/ LMHC / BCBA

Physician Assistant – Surgical Services (First Asst) – Connecticut

Experienced Surgical First Assist Physician Assistant for Hospital Based opportunity in Connecticut

The Surgical PA will provide first and second assisting in all surgical specialties and sub-specialties; providing clinical services to patients

Contribute to customer satisfaction; participate in quality assurance and improvement; and support and participate in team approach to the delivery of patient care within the department, service line and the hospital.

PA is responsible for the level of care prescribed/delivered and the appropriate utilization of resources. Demonstrate successful judgment and ability to serve appropriate unique needs of various patient populations and age groups.

Provide first and second assisting in all surgical specialties and sub-specialties; providing clinical services to patients

The PA shall work under the supervision of a Supervising Physician who shall have oversight, control, and direction of the services performed by the PA

Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology; knowledge of the surgical procedures performed in the various surgical specialties and sub-specialties and the supplies and equipment used in those specialties; knowledge AORN recommended practices and procedures. Knowledgeable in practices involved in patient care as it relates to different disciplines and disease states.

Knowledge of medications and their reactions and interactions; Counseling skills; considerable interpersonal skills; ability to work independently; ability to work under pressure

Minimum of 3 years Surgical Practice Experience

Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Connecticut

BLS and ACLS Required. TNCC preferred

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.