Physician Assistant - Surgical, Surgery, FT, 7:30A-4P

Company: Baptist Health South Florida
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Baptist Health has a commitment to strengthening thecompassionate care we provide. With the addition of Boca Raton RegionalHospital, Baptist Health is able to provide the Palm Beach community expandedaccess to healthcare services.Boca Raton Regional Hospital is an advancedtertiary medical center with 400 beds and is a recognized leader inCardiovascular Care, Oncology, Women's Health, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicineand the Neurosciences, all of which offer state-of-the-art diagnostic andimaging capabilities. The Hospital is now a part of Baptist Health SouthFlorida is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization withmore than 23,000 employees working across 11 hospital campuses and more than100 outpatient facilities throughout Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and PalmBeach counties. In 2016 we welcomed the newest weapon in the fight againstcancer, the world-class Miami Cancer Institute and proton therapy center.Baptist Health South Florida is once again oneof the 2019 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For! This is the 19th timeBaptist Health has been recognized on the list. We have also been recognizedfor being among the best healthcare providers in the nation by U.S. News &World Reports in its 2019-2020 Best Hospitals report and have been honored asone of PEOPLE's 2019 50 Companies That Care by PEOPLE magazine and Great Placeto Work.Everything we do at Baptist Health, we do to thebest of our ability. That includes supporting our team with extensive trainingprograms, millions of dollars in tuition assistance, comprehensive benefits andmore. Working within our award-winning culture means getting the respect andsupport you need to do your best work ever. Find out why this is the best placeto be your best! Description The Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) provides patient care in collaboration with specific surgeons face-to-face or via telehealth on communication devices such as phone or computer. Conducts surgical history/physical exams, orders and interprets diagnostic/lab tests and develops plan of care. Writes prescriptions, controlled substances per Delineation of Privileges. First assists in surgery. Performs surgical procedures in the operating room under the direct supervision of the surgeon. Performs procedures in the clinic under direct or indirect supervision. The PA has synergistic relationship with the surgeon and highly technical skills increases patient safety and positive surgical outcomes. Enables the continuity of care by managing patients in the pre, intra and post operative settings. Performs inpatient rounding, consultations, wound care and bedside procedures. In the outpatient setting, manages clinics, clinic procedures, facilitates family and patient education, and participates in grand rounds. Works directly with staff, administration, patients and families to ensure quality care across the continuum as an expert in surgical practice areas. Performs on-call coverage requiring high-level decision making on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends inclusive of surgery.Qualifications Degrees: Associates Licenses & Certifications: NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant Drug Enforcement Administration Basic Life Support Physician Assistant Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Additional Qualifications: Obtain medical staff credentialing and privileges. Compliant with state requirements for CEUs/CMEs and licensure renewal. DEA License required as per specialty. Masters degree preferred. Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program completing at least one semester of surgical training. Demonstrates proper surgical and sterile technique. Advanced Cardiac Life Support required as per specialty. National Certification or Medical Doctor degree. Job: Physician AssistantPrimary Location: Boca RatonOrganization: Boca Raton Regional HospitalSchedule: Full-timeJob Posting: Jan 24, 2022, 3:24:24 PMUnposting Date: Ongoing

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