PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - Contingent

Job Description

Job Description

UnaSource Surgery Center LLC is currently hiring contingent Physician Assistant to join our team in Troy, MI. The Physician Assistant – Certified (PA-C) actively assists the physician in completing the surgical intervention safely and expeditiously by helping to provide exposure, maintain hemostasis, and serve other technical functions. The PA-C performs under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with Center policy and appropriate laws and regulations.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE :

One year experience as a surgical PA-C.

REQUIRED EDUCATION :

Graduation from a Physician’s Assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs (CAAHEP).

Certification by the National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants is required.

REQUIRED LICENSE :

Physician’s Assistant License from the State of Michigan

Maintain BLS Certification

PREREQUISITE SKILLS :

• Expertise in the theory and application of Physician Assisting in surgery.
• Demonstrated competency with application of sterile and aseptic technique.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Oral communication skills required to communicate appropriately and effectively with the entire surgical team.
• Written and computer skills required for appropriate documentation.
• Possess the skills necessary to function as an effective high performing team member.
• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his / her area.
• Orthopedic surgical experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The following functions describe the essential duties of this role. Individuals in this role may not perform all of these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here.