Physician Assistant, Thoracic Surgery
Core
Advanced Practice Provider covering OR, inpatient post-surgical unit, and Chest Procedure Service for thoracic surgery patients.
Role type
Physician Assistant (Thoracic Surgery)
Builds
Direct patient care, surgical support, and post-operative management
Domain
Healthcare / Thoracic Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical expertise, patient diagnosis and management, medication prescription, lab and imaging interpretation, patient education, quality improvement participation, research integration, precepting
Preferred skills
OR or inpatient post-surgical unit experience
Technologies
BLS (American Heart Association)
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient health appraisals, provide direct clinical care, prescribe medications and order tests, evaluate patient needs, document care, refer to other disciplines, participate in quality improvement and research, mentor students, serve as patient advocate
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC