Physician Assistant II (Specialty) - Physician Extenders - Full Time 10 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)
Core
Licensed health professional acting as a surgical assistant and care coordinator under physician supervision.
Role type
Senior Physician Assistant (Surgical Specialist)
Builds
Surgical support, patient care plans, and diagnostic/therapeutic procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Surgery
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Surgical first assistance, patient history taking, physical examination, care coordination, diagnostic test ordering, medication management, patient counseling, billing accuracy, mentorship
Preferred skills
Surgical specialty experience, quality initiative leadership
Technologies
Electronic health records, diagnostic imaging equipment, surgical instruments
Responsibilities
Assist surgeons during procedures including tissue retraction and suturing; obtain medical histories and perform physical exams; develop and implement patient management plans; order and interpret diagnostic studies; counsel patients on therapeutic regimens; mentor new physician assistants; participate in quality improvement projects
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, hands-on clinical practice