Surgical Physician Assistant - General Surgery (Weekdays)

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

Benefits offered by this job

CME benefits

Job summary

Providence Medical Group in Everett is seeking a Surgical physician assistant to join its General Surgery team. The role involves acting as a first assist across a range of procedures, performing patient histories and exams in clinic and hospital settings, and coordinating rounds and discharge planning.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule in Everett, Washington. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with strong interpersonal, communication and critical thinking skills, and

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, follow ups, post-ops, consults.
• Handle patient rounds, daily documentation including discharge summaries, admission/discharge/inpatient orders, inpatient/outpatient education.
• Order and interpret 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 experience

Team player

Critical thinking

Job description

Providence Medical Group in Everett is seeking a Surgical physician assistant to join its General Surgery team. The role involves acting as a first assist across a range of procedures, performing patient histories and exams in clinic and hospital settings, and coordinating rounds and discharge planning.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule in Everett, Washington. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player with strong interpersonal, communication and critical thinking skills, and