Surgical physician assistant job description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

The Surgical Critical Care Service has an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Advanced Practice team in their very busy practice at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Pennsylvania Hospital. Our team consists of 40 NPs/PAs who provide highest quality care in collaboration with 25 surgical and anesthesia intensivists and other members of the health care team. The Surgical Critical Care Service consists of 4 Surgical ICUs spanning 3 hospitals with 4,000 patient admissions annually.

Our Trauma Program is national recognized and is located in a new state of the art facility. The Trauma SICU received the ICU design citation award from the Society of Critical Care Medicine.

Our Pennsylvania Hospital program focuses on the care of critically ill neurosurgical population associated with brain surgery and spine surgery.

Our Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania program focuses on emergency surgery and abdominal transplant surgeries.

Distinct functions of the position include: patient management, clinical decision making, bedside procedures (including central lines, dialysis catheters, arterial lines, bronchoscopy and bedside fluoroscopy), and teaching of patients, family and staff.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the role also involves participation in the Division's Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives and Unit-Based Clinical Leadership (UBCL). The APPs also attend weekly educational lectures focused on complex critical care management and the latest in evidence based medicine. Opportunities for professional growth and development are available through research, lecturing, publications and involvement in department and hospital projects and committees.
Clinical work hours include 50/50 days/nights, weekends and holidays and 3 to 4 shifts per week.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's prepared Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Pennsylvania licensure and certification as an ACNP or PA-C
• Surgical Critical Care experience
• BLS, ACLS required, ATLS preferred

All nurse practitioners and physician Assistants function under the guidelines designed by the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center medical staff guidelines and are credentialed through that body. The CRNP or PA hired will be held accountable through a formal job description, the delineation of privileges, and their agreement with their collaborating/supervising physician who has initiated a Collaborative Practice Agreement.

The Advanced Practitioner, while providing quality care across the continuum in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff and other members of the care team, performs histories, physicals, and procedures according to credentialing, and provide care and patient/family teaching following the nursing process. Also participates in research as appropriate, ensures regulatory compliance, documents care according to standards, and prescribes in accordance with the collaborative agreement and State regulations.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

What You Will Do:

UM Shore Regional Health, a member of the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), is seeking a General Surgery Physician Assistant to join its practice in Chestertown, Maryland, which is located on Maryland's beautiful eastern shore. This will be an inpatient and outpatient based position.

Job Specifics:

+ Seeking a highly energetic, self-starter Surgical PA that seeks independence in patient management and wants to work in a team. Will consider new grads.

+ 4 Surgeon practice with 3 APP's. This position will work with one surgeon in Chestertown location.

+ NP/PA support in the practice; inpatient rounding, consults, and assisting in the OR.

+ New state of the art multispecialty facility

+ Health system employee

+ Monday thru Friday

+ Possibility for additional earnings if on-call support is needed after hours

Benefits:

+ Competitive Salary

+ Comprehensive Benefits including malpractice with tail, CME, and loan repayment/forgiveness counseling

Live and work close to the spectacular Chesapeake Bay in these ideal locations that offer family friendly neighborhoods, gourmet restaurants and shopping. This regional health care network serving Caroline, Dorchester, Queen Anne's and Talbot counties includes the UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, UM Shore Health Medical Center at Dorchester in Cambridge and UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. UM Shore Regional Health, which was formed in July of 2013, connects residents and visitors to primary care and specialty physicians, emergency medical services, and a coordinated system of prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

What You Need to Be Successful:

+ Graduation from a Physician Assistant educational program approved by the State Board of Licensing or found by the Board to be substantially equivalent to the programs in Maryland required.

+ Current state licensure as a Physician Assistant required.

+ Experience as a Physician Assistant preferred, not required.

+ Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care is required.

+ DEA and CDS eligible.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Schedule:


Standard Hours:
40

Job Shift:
Shift 1

Shift Details:
Days, Nights Weekends and holidays

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital with campuses in New Britain and Southington. The Hospital of Central Connecticut strives for a balance of career and lifestyle. We offer a stimulating work environment that inspires Excellence, Safety, Caring, and Integrity. Join us in our vision to be nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care.

Surgical Services:

The Hospital of Central Connecticut's Surgical Services is a growing department which covers multiple specialties. This team has an established record of excellence, with a Physician Assistant training program that has been in existence for over 30 years, and still retains some of the founding members.

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner Role Scope
Hartford HealthCare's The Hospital of Central Connecticut is seeking a Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner to join a very enthusiastic team in the Surgical Services unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for various functions including first assisting in the operating room, rounding, bedside procedures and consults. APPs will work in collaboration with a number of surgeons. The service currently covers General, Robotic, Thoracic, Vascular, ENT, Plastic with some coverage of Urology.

• Perform Daily patient rounds and Implement therapeutic intervention
• Exercise judgment on problems requiring consultation, referral or evaluation
• Perform H&P and discharge summary for patients
• Ordering diagnostic studies as part of clinical treatment plan
• First assist surgeon in the OR
• Perform and assist with bedside procedures
• Display professional competency in the OR
• Identify and provide teaching for patients, families, and other health care providers

Shift : Full-time, Rotating Schedule (Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays)

Advanced Practitioners Enjoy

At Hartford HealthCare newly graduated and experienced providers are provided with the support and mentorship they need to succeed through on the job, classroom, and procedural training. Our benefits include:

• Extremely competitive salary
• Matching 401k, tiered medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous Paid-Time Off
• Reimbursement for CME, professional society membership and licensure.
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Proven and effective onboarding with supportive ongoing mentorship
• Access to Hartford HealthCare's Office of Advanced Practice - an internal organization committed to the growth and development of our Advanced Practitioners
• Leadership development opportunities through Hartford HealthCare's Professional Leadership Development Institute

Qualifications - External

Advanced Practitioner Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program required
• Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as a Physician Assistant in the state of Connecticut
• Certification or eligible to be certified as a Physician Assistant or National Board Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse through AACN or ANCC.
• AGACNP Board Certification as an acute care nurse practitioner and / or critical care AP experience.
• RNFA (RN First Assist) Certification

Qualifications

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
3+ years working as a First Assistant in the operating room is preferred. Robotic training is a plus. This should not dissuade new graduates to apply as we understand work ethic supersedes experience in certain situations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information. Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Knowledge of the surgical procedures performed in the various surgical specialties and the supplies and equipment used in those specialties. Knowledgeable in practices involved in patient care as it relates to different disciplines and disease states. Knowledge of medications and their reactions and interactions; Counseling skills; well developed interpersonal skills; ability to work independently; ability to work under pressure.

PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING:
Good problem solving and/or decision making skills. Ability to make independent decisions. Ability to react and perform under strict timelines and/or emergency situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.