Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining medical histories and conducting physical examinations.
• Evaluate patients prior to surgery and ensure they are medically optimized for scheduled procedures.
• Order, interpret, and review laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other diagnostic studies.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising surgeons.
• Assist surgeons during operative procedures, including first assisting, tissue handling, wound closure, suturing, and maintaining a sterile surgical field.
• Perform bedside procedures within the scope of practice, including wound care, drain removal, suture removal, casting, splinting, injections, and aspiration procedures as appropriate.
• Provide post-operative management, monitor patient recovery, and identify complications requiring intervention.
• Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures, treatment plans, post-operative care, medications, and recovery expectations.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
• Document patient encounters, operative notes, and treatment plans accurately and timely within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Coordinate care with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation services, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with accreditation, infection control, and patient safety standards.
• Respond promptly to patient concerns and clinical emergencies within the surgical center.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Physician Assistant license in the applicable state.
• NCCPA Certification required.
• DEA registration and state controlled substance license (or eligibility to obtain).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of surgical experience preferred; new graduates with extensive surgical rotations may be considered.
• Experience in orthopedic, general, neurosurgery, vascular, plastic, ENT, urology, or other surgical specialties is a plus.

The Bachrach Group (TBG) is a New York-based staffing and recruiting agency founded in 1974 by Richard Bachrach. The agency specializes in facilitating placements for professionals across various industries on a nationwide scale. TBG's overarching mission is to deliver tailored staffing solutions to its client base while simultaneously providing job seekers with career prospects. The company relies on its team of recruiters, who leverage their industry knowledge and networks to connect employers with top talent. TBG provides a comprehensive range of staffing services, including direct hire, temporary staffing, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and contract staffing. The agency has consistently achieved notable rankings in Crain's lists, ranking as the largest search firm in NYC since 2020.

Company Description

The Bachrach Group (TBG) is a New York-based staffing and recruiting agency founded in 1974 by Richard Bachrach. The agency specializes in facilitating placements for professionals across various industries on a nationwide scale. TBG's overarching mission is to deliver tailored staffing solutions to its client base while simultaneously providing job seekers with career prospects. The company relies on its team of recruiters, who leverage their industry knowledge and networks to connect employers with top talent. TBG provides a comprehensive range of staffing services, including direct hire, temporary staffing, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and contract staffing. The agency has consistently achieved notable rankings in Crain's lists, ranking as the largest search firm in NYC since 2020.