Surgical Physician Assistant I
Holy Cross

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating Shift

Description:The Physician Assistant I (PA-1) functions as an operative first assistant for multiple service lines including but not limited to general, orthopedic, gynecological, vascular and completes post operative assessments and management of post operative surgical patients. The PA-1 makes an assessment based on history and physical, orders ancillary tests, and treatment modalities as deemed appropriate, and integrates all data in determining a diagnosis and initiating a treatment plan, with approval of the supervising physician and attending physician. The PA-1 works in a team structure and communicates with all hospital departments pertinent to the patient's findings to facilitate a collaborative management of patient care.Evening OR coverage and L&D first assist coverage required for this role.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

2. Provides Surgical assistance in the operating room upon request to any surgeon with a delegation agreement and as assigned by the Clinical coordinator of APPs/designee.

3. Develops laparoscopic and DaVinci robotic first assist skills.

4. Performs daily post-operative rounding and facilitate/coordinate care of the patient as requested by the supervising physician.

5. Responsible for admission History and Physical examinations, daily progress notes, daily orders, discharge, transfer and death summaries, discharge/transfer orders and prescriptions for all patients admitted to them by the attending surgeon.

6. Conducts evaluations of patients in the Emergency Department and on the surgical floor at the request of the attending surgeon.

7. Assists credentialed practitioners of bedside procedures including central venous catheter placement, tube thoracostomy, arterial catheter placement and peripherally inserted central catheters.

8. Supports Quality initiatives of Holy Cross Hospital including medication reconciliation, universal time out procedures, SCIP, VTE prevention, and electronic documentation.

9. Supports timely, accurate and compliant professional billing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from a PA program that is certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistants (ARC-PA).
  
• Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
  
• Must maintain current licensing as Physician Assistant in the State of Maryland.
  
• Must qualify for prescriptive authority (Controlled Drug Substance [CDS] and Drug Enforcement Agency [DEA]).
  
• Must have the ability to work in both the operating room and inpatient units
  
• Must maintain BLS Certification.
  
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
  
• Must function well in a team environment.
  

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• The PA-1 will report directly to the Clinical Supervisor-APPs and Primary Supervising Physician registered with the State of Maryland.
  
• Patient care responsibilities are delegated to the PA through a formal delegation agreement with the attending physician known as the alternate supervising physician. All direct patient care decisions must be made in conjunction with the alternate supervising physician as mandated by Maryland Law.
  
• The Alternate Supervising Physician will report directly to the Chief Medical Officer.
  
• Shifts are scheduled through the Clinical Supervisor for APPs or designee.
  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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