Surgical Oncology PA | Perioperative Expert

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 128,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to support perioperative services under the supervision of a Registered Physician. The role includes pre-, intra- and post-operative management, assisting with surgical procedures, wound care, and ordering patient care.

The PA reports to the OR Manager and the Director of Perioperative Services. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and PA program with AMA approval.
• Current Rhode Island Physician’s Assistant registration.
• High analytical ability to apply post-surgical training.
• Strong interpersonal skills with patients and nursing staff.
• Care for patients across lifespan with aging and cultural considerations.
• Compliance with surgical attire policy.
• Performs standard closures as directed by the surgeon.
• Three months on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures under physician supervision.
• Take histories and administer physicals.
• Assist in pre-, intra-, and post-operative management.
• Perform thoracentesis and tube thoracostomies.
• Start IVs and place CVP, Swan-Ganz, and arterial lines.
• Draw blood and perform wound care; dictate discharge summaries.
• Order respiratory therapy and manage airway.
• Initiate life-saving measures in emergencies.
• Coaches and facilitates learning; follow RSI protocol.
• Participate in call coverage for OR and OB (C-sections).
• Present pertinent patient data at conferences.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Surgical assistance

Education

Biology degree + PA program

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to support perioperative services under the supervision of a Registered Physician. The role includes pre-, intra- and post-operative management, assisting with surgical procedures, wound care, and ordering patient care.

The PA reports to the OR Manager and the Director of Perioperative Services. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.