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Surgical Physician Assistant Montgomery Medical Center
Job Id req10241
Category Physicians & Advanced Practice
Location Olney, MD, USA
Montgomery Medical Center
Operating Room
Job Type Full-Time
Day/Night/Weekend Shifts with on-call duties
In-Person
Job Id req10241
Category Physicians & Advanced Practice
Location Olney, MD, USA
Montgomery Medical Center
Operating Room
Job Type Full-Time
Day/Night/Weekend Shifts with on-call duties
In-Person
JOB DESCRIPTION
Performs History and Physicals on all operative and non-operative admissions, initiates general work-ups. Serves as first assistant on all procedures assigned, which generally includes General, Vascular, Neuro, Orthopedic, Thoracic, Urology, Gynecologic, Obstetric (Cesarean Sections), ENT, and phonecall assessments and providing care throughout the preop process in collaboration with other health care team members. Manages admitted surgical patients in conjunction with surgeons and hospitalists.
EducationClinical Evaluation and Assistants: Evaluates and assists with all surgical patients and follow-ups with specific patients when rounding. Assists physician in surgical procedures as assigned.
Performs pre- and post-operative patient management rounds and documents findings and orders any routine labs and meds as needed. Writes orders and dictates transfer and discharge summaries.
Provides initial interpretation of EKG, Chest Xray, History and Physical and Lab work before surgical procedure recording and informing Physician and Anesthesia for concerns. Initiates general work-up and screens patients both in person and over the phone for possible contraindications for surgery by identifying normal and abnormal findings on histories and physical examinations and on commonly performed laboratory studies.
Communicates pertinent and significant findings to the attending physician and/or anesthesiologist. Order, mixes and administers medications for IM, IV, SC, and intra thoracic administrations. Writes pre- and postop orders, brief op notes, procedure notes, progress notes, transfer admission and discharge orders as needed.
Notes and orders are complete and written according to department, hospital, and state policy. Performs surgical tasks as 1st or 2nd assistant as directed by the attending with minimal direction given by the surgeon.
Assists the operating room team peri- and post-operatively with the care of the patient. Assesses surgical patient’s health care needs on a systematic and continuous basis according to established time frames.
Development: Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure; updates clinical skills as required by hospital policy and patient need. Practices within legal boundaries of MD licensing board and according to hospital policy and procedures. Identifies learning needs and initiates actions to address these education needs.
Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain licensure and certifications. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allotted timeframe for completion (CPR, License, PPD, Competencies, Age Specifics, etc.)
Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate
Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit.
Department/Unit Specific Functions and Duties Fulfills on-call obligations according to department policies and rotates through evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts according to department policies.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from an Accredited PA Program required
Experience
- Prior work experience not required New grad required
- 1-2 years Experience as first assistant with related procedures preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- Maryland P.A. License required and
- CPR Certification
required and - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistance required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external customers.
- Basic Computer skills to perform Data entry
- Computerized clinical information systems: Clinicians View, Chart View, GE Scheduler.
- HIPAA policies on Confidentiality
- Knowledge of surgical procedures: General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Otolaryngology (head and neck), Plastic Surgery, Urology,
- Obstetrics/Gynecologic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Gastroenterology (PEG placements), and Radiology ( PICC placements).
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