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Surgical Physician Assistant needed to work for South Georgia Surgery Associates.

Surgical Physician Assistant needed to join South Georgia Surgery Associates. SGSA is currently a seven physician, three Physician Assistant surgical practice providing both General and Vascular Surgery. It is a growing practice and is adding Physicians and Physician Assistants. SGSA is affiliated with Archbold Medical Center serving Archbold Memorial Hospital along with several other affiliate hospitals. 1:4 Call; Weekend call is 2 3 hours in the mornings with the physician. You round and then leave. General Call is with a pager and the physician will page you when needed.IP/OP/SurgeryVery Competitive Salary and Full Benefits package. Prefer surgery experience, but not required.

Part Time PA Summer Position available on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with large MD-DO/PA/NP group serving three area ER’s. Will include working 12 to 14 twelve hour rotating shifts per month in both the Main ED and the Fast Track. Centrally located in Salisbury on the Lower Eastern Shore we are minutes away from some of the country´s finest outdoor activities from fishing and sailing the Chesapeake and Atlantic to Walking the Beautiful Beaches of Ocean City and Chincoteague Island. This is a Summer Position between the months of May and September. Salary is competitive and negotiable. We are looking for individuals with at least 2-3 years of ER/Urgent Care experience capable of working in a very autonomous and mid-level friendly setting.

Emergency Medicine PA

Experienced Emergency Medicine PA wanted for Full and Part time positions. Beautiful Florida Gulf Coast community within close proximity to beaches, fishing and boating. Great autonomy and physician back up in a team environment. Competitive hourly pay with generous evening and night differential. Excellent compensation package for full time employment.

This position reports to the department of Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) works collaboratively with the Heart Center. The PA has specialized skills and knowledge related to the unique ICU setting in which s/he practices (Acute Care Unit: 3200) and performs physical exams, collects and documents data, conducts approved diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and professional consultations, prescribes appropriate interventions and medications, and provides direct patient care services. This position also acts as a resource to 3100/3300 cardiothoracic patients, if special needs arise within their area of skilled expertise. The PA contributes to a continuum of excellence in patient care, research teaching, consulting, and provides leadership to the organization and nursing profession.EducationWork requires a bachelors degree in Health Science and a Physicians Assistant Certificate of Registration with the North Carolina Medical Board or be certification eligible, and be certified as a Physicians Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.ExperienceOne year of experience is strongly preferred OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEDescription of institution/organization: Duke University Hospital is a 954-bed tertiary care teaching hospital that offers a broad array of inpatient and ambulatory care services. Located within the Research Triangle, Duke University and the region offer an excellent quality of life, including close proximity to North Carolina beaches and mountains.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. DEPARTMENT: Surgical Services SCHEDULE: On-Call, 00 hours/week; Day shift, 7:30am to 4:00pm. Education/Certification/Licensure: Graduate of an approved primary care physician assistant or surgical physician assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Medical Board of California (M.B.C.) and the Physician Assistant Examining Committee (P.A.E.C.). Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred. BLS certification required. Must have a Nat´l Provider Identifier (NPI, or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date. Position Summary: Under the direction and supervision of a physician who is a specialist (eg. orthopedics, surgery, emergency medicine), the Physician Assistant II provides high quality, cost-effective patient care by performing surgical preparation procedures, peri-operative and post- operative procedures, and assists in performing surgical and other procedures. A Physician Assistant II may work in the operating room or emergency department in addition to having responsibilities for outpatient clinic and hospital ward duties. May take call for patients under the supervision of a physician. Qualifications: One year previous experience in the last five years as a physician assistant. May be required to possess specialty skills to perform tasks required by the specific department (e.g. neurosurgery, orthopedics, etc). Must be able to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications: At least two years of PA First Assisting in an acute care setting is required with direct OR or 1st Assistant experience. Demonstrated effective human relation skills are required. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Demonstrated clinical expertise in area of specialty is required. Experience in managing surgical disorders Demonstrated ability to provide first assistance to primary surgeon in OR Experience with invasive procedures, i.e. providing exposure,handling and/or cutting tissue, suturing and suture removal and wound debridment. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team to include MDs, RNs, LVNs, Medical and Nursing Assistants, OR technicians, CRNAs and Clerical Staff required. Demonstrated excellent attendance in previous position. Skills Testing: N/A Duties: Performs admission evaluation on new patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient´s medical record, performing physical exam, transcribing history and medical findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician. Provides patient and family with pre-operative and other pertinent education. Answers questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification, procedures; provides blood transfusion information; performs surgical peri-operative procedures; locates and utilizes x-rays, instruments and pertinent patient information. Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings. Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines:: Depending on the specialty, may work as the first assist during surgical procedures, start IV´s, and/or perform suturing. Performs post-operative procedures to include transcription of standard post-operative orders into patient medical records; assists physicians with evaluation and management of patient´s status during recovery; reviews vital signs, laboratory and x-ray studies; assists with technical management of patients. Performs patient discharge in conjunction with social worker, pharmacist, and physical therapist; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner. Specific Department Duties: The Physician Assistant First Assistant works in collaboration primarily with surgeons as well as support staff to provide specific functions in the role of First Assistant for the Perioperative Services Department in accordance with the purpose, philosophy and objectives of the services. During the intraoperative phase, the PA FA practices at the direction of the surgeon. This individual will work primarily within the Perioperative Services Department and be assigned cases by the Supervising Physician or his designee. The position reports to the Director of Surgical Specialties, as well as the P.O.R.D. The PA FA collaborates with the Perioperative Services staff as well as the surgeons to support overall clinical functions in the Perioperative Services Department as determined by the Chief of Surgery. The Intraoperative surgical first-assisting, includes but is not limited to using: Access and evaluate pre- and post-operative surgical patients Generate history and physical from complete interview and examination Using instruments/medical devices Providing exposure Handling and/or cutting tissue Providing hemostasis, and Suturing Provides Physician Assistant First Assisting Responsibilities for surgeons within the Perioperative Services Department: Assists in setting up surgical cases Acts as Surgical First Assistant per scope of practice of that role Assists in setting up and operating complex surgical equipment to support the cases Participates in TIME OUT for all surgical cases Assists in the transport of the surgical patient to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit Supports room clean up and turn over for cases that they have been assigned to and others as appropriate and time allows Completes other Perioperative tasks as assigned as appropriate. Schedule will be variable Required to share on-call responsibilities for holidays, evening/nights and week-ends Knowledge Base & Technical Skills: Demonstrates depth, breadth and currency of knowledge in area of practice and demonstrates competency in selected technical skills. Problem Solving: Identifies and solves problems effectively. Communication: Utilizes effective communication methods and skills following line of authority as appropriate. Documentation: Documents patient care in a timely, accurate and concise manner. Patient Rights: Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights. Safety: Demonstrates knowledge of the safety principles as identified within the institution Teaching Others: Participates in staff development activities for unit and department personnel. Perform efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Professionalism: Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for one professional practice. Adheres to departmental attendance expectations.

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. DEPARTMENT: Surgical Services SCHEDULE: On-Call, 00 hours/week; Day shift, 11:00am to 7:00pm. Education/Certification/Licensure: Graduate of an approved primary care physician assistant or surgical physician assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Medical Board of California (M.B.C.) and the Physician Assistant Examining Committee (P.A.E.C.). Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred. BLS certification required. Must have a Nat´l Provider Identifier (NPI, or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date. Position Summary: Under the direction and supervision of a physician who is a specialist (eg. orthopedics, surgery, emergency medicine), the Physician Assistant II provides high quality, cost-effective patient care by performing surgical preparation procedures, peri-operative and post- operative procedures, and assists in performing surgical and other procedures. A Physician Assistant II may work in the operating room or emergency department in addition to having responsibilities for outpatient clinic and hospital ward duties. May take call for patients under the supervision of a physician. Qualifications: One year previous experience in the last five years as a physician assistant. May be required to possess specialty skills to perform tasks required by the specific department (e.g. neurosurgery, orthopedics, etc). Must be able to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications: At least two years of PA First Assisting in an acute care setting is required with direct OR or 1st Assistant experience. Demonstrated effective human relation skills are required. Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Demonstrated clinical expertise in area of specialty is required. Experience in managing surgical disorders Demonstrated ability to provide first assistance to primary surgeon in OR Experience with invasive procedures, i.e. providing exposure, handling and/or cutting tissue, suturing and suture removal and wound debridement. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team to include MDs, RNs, LVNs, Medical and Nursing Assistants, OR technicians, CRNAs and Clerical Staff required. Demonstrated excellent attendance in previous position. Skills Testing: N/A Duties: Performs admission evaluation on new patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient´s medical record, performing physical exam, transcribing history and medical findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician. Provides patient and family with pre-operative and other pertinent education. Answers questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification, procedures; provides blood transfusion information; performs surgical peri-operative procedures; locates and utilizes x-rays, instruments and pertinent patient information. Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings. Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines:: Depending on the specialty, may work as the first assist during surgical procedures, start IV´s, and/or perform suturing. Performs post-operative procedures to include transcription of standard post-operative orders into patient medical records; assists physicians with evaluation and management of patient´s status during recovery; reviews vital signs, laboratory and x-ray studies; assists with technical management of patients. Performs patient discharge in conjunction with social worker, pharmacist, and physical therapist; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner. Specific Department Duties: The Physician Assistant First Assistant works in collaboration primarily with surgeons as well as support staff to provide specific functions in the role of First Assistant for the Perioperative Services Department in accordance with the purpose, philosophy and objectives of the services. During the intraoperative phase, the PA FA practices at the direction of the surgeon. This individual will work primarily within the Perioperative Services Department and be assigned cases by the Supervising Physician or his designee. The position reports to the Director of Surgical Specialties, as well as the P.O.R.D. The PA FA collaborates with the Perioperative Services staff as well as the surgeons to support overall clinical functions in the Perioperative Services Department as determined by the Chief of Surgery. The Intraoperative surgical first-assisting, includes but is not limited to using: Access and evaluate pre- and post-operative surgical patients Generate history and physical from complete interivew and examination Using instruments/medical devices Providing exposure Handling and/or cutting tissue Providing hemostasis, and Suturing Provides Physician Assistant First Assisting Responsibilities for surgeons within the Perioperative Services Department: Assists in setting up surgical cases Acts as Surgical First Assistant per scope of practice of that role Assists in setting up and operating complex surgical equipment to support the cases Participates in TIME OUT for all surgical cases Assists in the transport of the surgical patient to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit Supports room clean up and turn over for cases that they have been assigned to and others as appropriate and time allows Completes other Perioperative tasks as assigned as appropriate. Schedule will be variable Required to share on-call responsibilities for holidays, evening/nights and week-ends Knowledge Base & Technical Skills: Demonstrates depth, breadth and currency of knowledge in area of practice and demonstrates competency in selected technical skills. Problem Solving: Identifies and solves problems effectively. Communication: Utilizes effective communication methods and skills following line of authority as appropriate. Documentation: Documents patient care in a timely, accurate and concise manner. Patient Rights: Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights. Safety: Demonstrates knowledge of the safety principles as identified within the institution Teaching Others: Participates in staff development activities for unit and department personnel. Perform efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Professionalism: Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for one professional practice. Adheres to departmental attendance expectations.

Full-time PA needed for Hospitalist Program Follow-up clinic in Southaven, MS.

Delphi Healthcare Partners, Inc. (www.delphihp.com) is seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant to work in the follow-up clinic backing up our Orthopedic Hospitalist Program.- PA will work Monday - Friday from 8a-5p.- No Call- May need to assist in rounding on ER Orthopedic Patients

Enjoy being part of a collaborative team in Elliot Hospital�s orthopedic surgery department. We are seeking a physician assistant for full range of duties, including evaluating pain, suturing, delivering joint injections and eventually educating patients throughout their course of care. As a member of our orthopedic surgery team, you will enjoy an extremely collaborative work environment, a very reasonable combined call schedule and a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. You will be valued for your sound judgment and strong clinical and communication skills. Qualified candidates will have successfully completed an accredited AMA approved Physician Assistant program and be NCCPA certified/eligible. Employment requires completion of all New Hampshire State requirements for registration as a Physician Assistant and current CPR certification. Elliot Hospital is a 296-bed, JCAHO-accredited acute care facility and level II Regional Trauma Center, which is distinguished by its extensive Primary Care Physician Network, Women�s Health Program, Geriatrics Programs, a Regional Cancer Center and a Level III NICU. EHS has recently begun construction on The Elliot at River�s Edge, a brand new, state-of-the-art 236,000 square foot ambulatory care center. In addition to orthopedic surgery, the center will include urgent care, diagnostic imaging, pain management, laboratory services and a number of other medical and support services. Recently, Elliot Hospital was named one of healthcare�s Top Wired Hospitals in the country according to Hospitals & Health Networks Magazine. EHS has made information technology a priority in patient care, implementing fully-integrated electronic medical records, My E Chart (which allows patients to manage their personal medical records), wireless internet access for hospitalized patients and a wealth of information provided to both patients and staff via the internet. To learn more about Elliot Hospital visit: www.elliothospital.orgThe Elliot Health System invites you to explore the rich heritage, breathtaking beauty and four-season attractions of (tax free) New Hampshire. Enjoy close-knit communities known for their unique blend of city and country living. Come see why Money Magazine annually ranks the area one of the nation�s �best places to live.� We are located within an hour of Boston, Massachusetts as well as New Hampshire�s beautiful seacoast, lakes region and the panoramic White Mountains.

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites resumes for a full-time, twelve month position with benefits. Faculty rank will be determined by experience, education and qualifications. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities: Classroom instruction and clinical supervision of undergraduate Physician Assistant courses; evaluate student performance; advise students; curriculum development; assist in program administration and other scholarly activities. Faculty will be involved in academic and/or clinical programming. The clinical coordinator will work with the Director of the Physician Assistant Program to develop and retain required and elective clinical rotation sites, coordinate rotation site utilization, and develop and maintain an evaluation plan that routinely evaluates clinical sites and student performance within the sites. The clinical coordinator will participate in small group and lecture activities within the pre-clinical curriculum. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelors degree required. An advanced degree is required for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Clinical experience and current NCCPA certification as a Physician Assistant are necessary. Prior teaching experience at the University level will be considered an asset.Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, current resume (completion of the UMES application and official transcript will be required once a candidate is selected), unofficial transcripts, and have three letters of professional recommendations sent directly by reference to: Department of Human Resources, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD 21853-1299. E-mail:mvames@umes.edu Fax: (410) 621-2222UMES is an EEO/AA employer. The successful applicant must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America. Minorities, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Rockwood Clinic seeks a certified Urology PA, with two plus years of practice experience beyond PA training, to partner with one of our Urologists. This individual must have a passion for providing quality care and excellent communication skills. Come join a fine team of three surgeons, who provide the full spectrum of urology surgical care, and enjoy stimulating cases.The Rockwood Clinic is a 130 physician owned and directed multi-specialty group, with 65 midlevel providers, offering expertise in 31 specialties.We provide a collegial work environment, state-of-the art equipment, EHR; excellent benefit and compensation package.