Surgical Pre-Testing - Physician Assistant - Per Diem (Clifton Springs)

Clifton Springs Hospitalmid

Physician AssistantHealthcare Clinical

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Key Responsibilities

BS: Physician Assistant (Required) LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA),

Requirements Summary

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs.,

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Physician AssistantHealthcare Clinical

SUMMARY

Provide pre-operative evaluations for all surgical patients with acute and chronic conditions in an ambulatory setting.

STATUS: Per Diem

LOCATION: Clifton Springs

DEPARTMENT: Surgery

SCHEDULE: As Scheduled

ATTRIBUTES

Strong customer service and communication skills
Compassionate, warm and patient focused
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior
Experience in internal medicine, inpatient care, or perioperative/surgical care highly preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

Synthesize and interpret history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing data to evaluate patient for preparation for upcoming procedures
Provide telephone consultation, follow-up phone calls; assess needs and make recommendations and/or referrals as appropriate
Refer patients to physician, and/or specialist as necessary
Responsible for the work-up and follow up of patients seen in the office
Checks preoperative laboratory, EKG and x-ray data; any significant abnormal finding should be addressed timely and reported to the attending surgeon when appropriate
Writes preoperative orders according to patient needs and departmental guidelines
Notifies attending surgeon of any issues regarding patient that potentially will delay/cancel procedure
Maintains proficiency in field by attending courses
Shall comply with Rules and Regulations of the department as they apply to physician assistants
Shall comply with Rules and Regulations of the hospital where credentialed pertaining to Medical Records, codes/emergencies/disasters, professional and ethical standards
Training of other students as requested

BS: Physician Assistant (Required)

PA-C - Certified Physician Assistant - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), RPA - Registered Physician Assistant - NYS Office of Professions

Requirements

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Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

$75.00 - $75.00

Clifton Springs

14432

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job

Clifton Springs Hospital

On-site at the office

Who can apply

Same as job location

About this job

Pay per year: ≈ $156,000 a year; 16% above the $135,000 median for Physician Assistant jobs on Jobera (272 salaries).
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