Physician Assistant-Plastic Surgery

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Position Summary :

Performs patient care both in the outpatient and inpatient settings under the supervising physician. The Physician Assistant serves as an essential member of the patient care team responsible for delivering direct and indirect care utilizing the PA scope of practice. The PA will be responsible for assessing health status, developing and executing interventions collaboratively with the clinical team evaluating patient responses. Duties may be delegated according to the education and practice standard of the team member. The PA practices in accordance with CMH's Policies and Procedures and HIPAA.

Basic Job Description :

• We are hiring a physician assistant to join our busy plastic and reconstructive surgery practice. Main duties will be to first assist in the OR 2-3 days per week and to see perioperative patients in the outpatient office 1-2 days per week. This is a full-time position; it will mostly involve direct patient contact with some administrative time included.

Essential Duties :

Maintains a pleasant and helpful demeanor, and presents a professional appearance toward all internal and external customers at all times.

Education and Experience :

Must complete 100 hours of CME every two (2) years and take the recertification exam every six (6) years.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

1.  I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment

11.  I am actively listening and seeking information

111.  I am honest, truthful, and consistent

1v. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy

v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate v1. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork

vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.