Surgical PA - Day Shift in OR with Light Weekend Call

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SMG System Medical Group in the United States seeks an Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under physician supervision at Reynolds Memorial Hospital OR. The role includes surgical assistance, postoperative care, and varied clinical duties on a Monday–Friday schedule with weekend call.

Expect a friendly team and light call burden. The position requires PA program graduation, WV certification/licensure, ACLS, and ongoing CME.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited physician assistant program.
• West Virginia certification and/or license as required.
• ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs history and physical examinations on inpatients and outpatients under physician supervision.
• Assists in hospital rounds and documents medical records and orders.
• Initiates appropriate laboratory, radiologic, and other examinations as directed.
• Communicates health information to patients under physician guidance.
• Provides counseling and discharge planning when appropriate.
• Maintains CPR certification annually.
• Functions as first/second assistant on surgery as directed.
• Manages medical emergencies until physician arrival.

Education

Graduate of accredited physician assistant program

West Virginia certification and/or license

ACLS certification

Job description

SMG System Medical Group in the United States seeks an Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under physician supervision at Reynolds Memorial Hospital OR. The role includes surgical assistance, postoperative care, and varied clinical duties on a Monday–Friday schedule with weekend call.

Expect a friendly team and light call burden. The position requires PA program graduation, WV certification/licensure, ACLS, and ongoing CME.