Surgical Physician Assistant – Perioperative Leader

The Bachrach Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bachrach Group is seeking a Physician Assistant for a surgical center in New York. The PA will assess patients, optimize preoperative status, and support surgeons during procedures in a collaborative, regulated environment.

Responsibilities include ordering tests, documenting in EMR, educating patients, and participating in quality and safety initiatives. Orthopedic, general, or other surgical specialties are a plus.

Qualifications

• PA must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited PA program and be licensed in the applicable state.
• NCCPA certification is required.
• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining medical histories and conducting physical examinations.
• Evaluate patients prior to surgery and optimize for scheduled procedures.
• Order, interpret, and review laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other diagnostic studies.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising surgeons.
• Assist surgeons during operative procedures, including first assisting, tissue handling, wound closure, suturing, and maintaining a sterile surgical field.
• Perform bedside procedures within the scope of practice, including wound care, drain removal, suture removal, casting, splinting, injections, and aspiration procedures as appropriate.
• Provide post-operative management, monitor patient recovery, and identify complications requiring intervention.
• Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures, treatment plans, post-operative care, medications, and recovery expectations.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
• Document patient encounters, operative notes, and treatment plans accurately and timely within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation services, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with accreditation, infection control, and patient safety standards.
• Respond promptly to patient concerns and clinical emergencies within the surgical center.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Surgical support

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation skills

Patient education

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

State PA license

NCCPA certification

DEA registration / eligibility

BLS & ACLS certification

1–2 years surgical experience preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR systems (e.g., Epic)

Surgical scheduling software

Job description

The Bachrach Group is seeking a Physician Assistant for a surgical center in New York. The PA will assess patients, optimize preoperative status, and support surgeons during procedures in a collaborative, regulated environment.

Responsibilities include ordering tests, documenting in EMR, educating patients, and participating in quality and safety initiatives. Orthopedic, general, or other surgical specialties are a plus.