Physician Assistant Neurosurgery Ortho

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Position Summary:

The Neurosurgery Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) will function as a member of the Surgery Team and act under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.

• The incumbent will provide care and guidance to patients, take history and perform physical examinations.
• This position assists during procedures within the scope of practice: in closing major and minor incisions, records post-op orders and follow-up progress notes as required, and assists in the transport and care of patients from the operating room to the recovery room or intensive care unit.
• Duties include: visiting patients daily to evaluate, observe and answer questions; give patients post-operative discharge instructions; and assist in discharge planning.
• The incumbent administers physician's prescriptions and treatments for patients, and performs prescribed therapeutic procedures.
• The incumbent participates in collection and abstraction of data for registry reports, as requested, and provides input on performance improvement strategies. C
• all responsibilities are required for this position.

Minimum

• Master's Degree
• Graduate from a program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• Additional education may be required for some specialty areas.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician
• 5 - 9 years experience in the surgical setting
• CT PA = Physician Assistant - State; Successful credential process with the Dignity Health St Rose Dominican Medical Staff; must meet requirements as set forth by the bylaws. Current licensure to practice as a physician assistant issued by the Nevada Board of Medicine.
• Physician Assistant (PA) may provide only those services for which he or she is specifically authorized.
• May not admit patients to the hospital.
• May provide services consistent with the policies stated herein to patients of the medical staff member(s) with whom he or she has a documented formal affiliation.
• This position requires on-call responsibilities.

Preferred

• 10 years as a Physician Assistant for neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, and general surgery procedures in acute care setting through the preop, intraop, and post-op phases of care.
• Experience with surgical instruments and surgical techniques that are used for neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery.