Physician Assistant - General Surgery

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Bachelor’s Degree as Physician Assistant or Master ’s Degree as Physician Assistant required. 2.

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Physician AssistantHealthcare Clinical

About the Role

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The Advanced Practice Professional (APP) provides high-quality, patient-centered care as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the APP assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients within their scope of practice and area of specialty. The APP is responsible for delivering evidence-based care, promoting positive patient outcomes, maintaining professional and regulatory standards, and supporting the clinical, educational, and operational goals of the department and organization.

Requirements

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1. Bachelor’s Degree as Physician Assistant or Master ’s Degree as Physician Assistant required.

2. Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) training program required.

3. Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required.

4. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine.

5. American Heart Association BLS Certification required.

6. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) at the discretion of the department.

1. Master’s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred.

1. Eligible new graduates will be considered.

1. Surgery, Acute Care or Internal Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

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1. Proficiency with computers.

2. Strong communication skills.

United States of America (Exempt)

6316 SMG Surgery APPs THOM

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.