Surgical Physician Assistant
KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS INC.
Corona, CA, USA
6/14/2022
Healthcare
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
SUMMARY
The Surgical Physician Assistant (PA-C) provides advanced care in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative settings. Working under the supervision of a licensed surgeon, the PA supports surgical procedures, conducts patient assessments, develops care plans, and ensures continuity of care across the surgical continuum.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Preoperative Care
- Conduct comprehensive histories and physical exams
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed
- educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures, risks, and recovery expectations
- obtain informed consent and prepare patients for surgery
- Intraoperative Assistance
- serve as first or second assist during surgical procedures across multiple specialties
- perform surgical functions such as suturing, tissue retraction, hemostasis, and wound closure
- maintain sterile field and assist with instrument handling and patient positioning
- Postoperative Management
- Monitor patient recovery and identify post-surgical complications
- manage wound care, drains, and dressings
- prescribe medications and order diagnostic imaging as appropriate
- document progress notes and communicate updates to the surgical team
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current CA PA license and NCCPA certification
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Minimum 1 year experience of surgical or OR experience preferred
SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile technique, and perioperative care
- Excellent clinical judgment, surgical skills, and ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skill
- Strong ethics
- Team spirit with a positive attitude
- Patient and calm demeanor
- Work independently
- Willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
- Must be able to travel to different location