Physician Assistant - Department of Surgery at Princeton Health; Per Diem

Overview

Penn Medicine Princeton Health is looking for a per diem Physician Assistant to join their busy Surgery Department. This position is primarily operating room based. The Physician Assistant performs as a first assistant to surgeons during operative procedures in the inpatient and outpatient care settings at Princeton Health. Multispecialty surgeries included:
Orthopedics, Plastic surgery, Robotic surgery, Gynecologic surgery, ENT and C-sections.

• Demonstrates competency in the performance of operative and procedural skills. Applies principles of asepsis and infection control. Provides appropriate positioning, prepping and draping of the patient. Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to the surgical procedure. Provides hemostasis, retraction and anatomical exposure. Performs wound closure and applies surgical dressings, casts and immobilizing devices.
• Works independently and collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals to support a comprehensive plan of care.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, team members, nursing and ancillary staff.
• Participates in daily rounds in the inpatient setting. Provides appropriate pre-operative and post-operative care. Documents information into the medical record, orders diagnostic tests and prescribes medications to support a comprehensive plan of care.
• Develops and maintains specialty skill sets as required (i.e., Robotics). Maintains certifications as required. Demonstrates commitment to professional growth by participation in continuing medical education activities.

• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Graduate of Accredited Physician Assistant training program.
• Master of Arts or Science required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of OR experience as a Physician Assistant is required.

Per Diem. Dayshift, 7:00am-3:30pm. No weekends or on-call.

$7.25 - $120.00/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

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