Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgical Services - Full Time, Days

Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgical Services - Full Time, Days

Under the direction of the Surgical Services Director, the Physician Assistant provides high quality, efficient, team-based patient focused care. The Physician Assistant may be required to First Assist in the OR or perform other department-specific procedures. The Physician Assistant's daily responsibilities may vary based upon the department needs and may require evening or weekend work hours.

The Physician Assistant will practice as part of a team under the direction of their department director. Primary duties will be inclusive of the following but not limited to:

• Performs other department-specific diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Round on inpatients.
• Performs admission evaluation on patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, documenting findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician.
• Provides patient and family with pre-operative/pre-procedure and other pertinent education.
• Answers questions regarding surgery or procedures, recovery and risk factor modification; provides blood transfusion information as applicable; performs peri-operative procedures; locates and utilizes diagnostic images, instruments and pertinent patient information.
• Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings.
• Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines:
• Depending on the specialty, may work as the First Assist during surgical procedures, start IV's, and/or perform suturing.
• Performs post-operative procedures to include entering standard post-operative orders into patient medical records; assists physicians with evaluation and management of patient's status during recovery; reviews vital signs, laboratory and diagnostic studies; assists with management of patients.
• Facilitates patient discharge; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner.

Education: Must have a current Colorado PA license. BLS certification required upon hire.

Training & Experience: Experience in OB, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Dental, Urology, and general surgery cases is preferred.

What We Offer:

• Student loan employer contributions up to $10,800 tax free!
• Relocation Assistance
• Mentoring
• Continuing Education
• 401 K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Multiple health options to selection from

Our Brand:

• Integrity & honesty in everything we do
• Service with care and compassion
• Excellence
• Leadership with innovation & Creativity
• We care for our team like family

* This position is located in Montrose Colorado