Surgical PA – General Surgery (Weekdays)

Pacificmedicalcenters; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME benefits

Job summary

The role includes first assist responsibilities across breast, hernia, cholecystectomy, colorectal and foregut procedures, plus oncologic cases, with a Monday–Friday schedule in Everett, Washington. CME benefits may be available.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant licensed in the State of Washington.
• Experience in a surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• First assist includes breast surgery, hernia surgery, cholecystectomy, colorectal surgery, foregut surgery, surgical oncology including minimally invasive/laparoscopic and robotic surgery, and more.
• Perform patient histories and physical exams in the clinic and hospital setting: new patients (soft tissue lesions, benign breast, anorectal diseases, pilonidal disease), follow ups, post-ops, consults
• Handle patient rounds, daily documentation including discharge summaries, admission/discharge/inpatient orders, inpatient/outpatient education
• Order and interpret appropriate medications and diagnostic tests such as routine laboratory, ultrasound, CT scans, etc.
• Monitor and manage patient’s course of treatment and make appropriate referrals as needed
• Perform in office procedures that include minor procedures (soft tissue excision, I&D's), anorectal exams
• Monday to Friday schedule

Skills

Surgical PA experience

Team-based care

Job description

The role includes first assist responsibilities across breast, hernia, cholecystectomy, colorectal and foregut procedures, plus oncologic cases, with a Monday–Friday schedule in Everett, Washington. CME benefits may be available.