Physician Assistant

Certified Physician AssistantAt Proliance Surgeons our patients come from all walks of life — and so do we. We hire and support people from diverse backgrounds, fostering growth and development to make Proliance a great place to work. Our unique experiences and perspectives help us deliver Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered.We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! For further details regarding Benefits and Washington State Minimum Wage details please visit our careers page at Compensation during the offer process will be determined based on factors such as compensation structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Be Part of Who We Are!Position SummaryThe certified Physician Assistant is a critical part of our team of committed, self-motivated people who provide critical services to promote and maintain our service, care, and our values.The role of the Proliance certified Physician Assistant is well-rounded, ideal for a self-motivated person who wants to maximize their skill set and expand their clinical knowledge. In this role, you will act as first assistant in the ASC operating room and provide clinic-based care and post-operative care; and may provide surgical assistance in the hospital OR, and/or perform rounding on patients within the hospital.ScheduleMonday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pmKey Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe key duties and responsibilities of the Physician Assistant include, but are not limited to:Greeting/identifying patient & completing and documenting an accurate history and physical examination of patients; may include moving and positioning patientsConducting comprehensive or episodic health assessments and developing patient care plansOrdering and interpreting tests, treatments, and therapies, within the scope of practicePrescribing medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and other home health aides according to clinical privilegesAdminister and/or inject medicationsWound care; apply or remove casting, splinting, wound dressing; suture and staple removal, etc.Instruct and counsel patients regarding the total treatment plan & therapeutic regimesProviding clear, concise, and accurate information regarding patient care in the medical recordObtain/maintain technical familiarity and proficiency for specific surgical procedures prior to their performanceRemain proficient in the utilization of commonly used clinical protocols and guidelinesAssist in Surgical ProceduresHospital rounds, including patient care, charting & all paperwork/documentation, and interacting with the patient and family/care givers, staff, consultants, and discharge planners.OPTIONAL Primary or secondary trauma call coverageOPTIONAL Emergency Room: includes evaluating and treatment of patientsAnswering service coverage and responsibilitiesThe ability to initiate Basic/Advanced life support in response to emergency situations.Provides education to patients, families, and significant others using established education materialsMay provide other clinical duties within the scope of practice as directed under a patient's care planAdvocates for patients, families, co-workers, the community, and the health care professionIntegrates evidence-based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision-makingSeeks experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledgeEstablishes an effective relationship with the supervising physicianComplete duties and assist others as directedMust follow all policies as introduced during new associate On-Boarding, updated real-time and outlined in Associate HandbookEducation/ExperienceGraduate of accredited Physician's Assistant ProgramWashington State Physician Assistant License, CurrentCurrent Certification as a physician assistant by the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)Current CPR and BLS from the American Heart AssociationTwo years prior experience in surgery preferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAdvanced physical assessment and critical thinking skills requiredAbility to listen, interact and communicate verbally and in writingRequired: Comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, techniques, Standards of Care, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies as they directly correlate to the specialty.Superior customer service skillsGreat interpersonal skills; demonstrating patience, composure and cooperation; working well with all patients, physicians and staff.Advanced understanding of and adherence to all safety, risk management and precautionary procedures, including the consistent respect for confidentiality (HIPAA)Using time efficiently, with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and completionAbility to manage multiple factors for the best result.Resourcefulness in addressing first level problems and tenacity to see things through to solutionAbility to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objectiveAble to adapt to change, delays or unexpected events while maintaining a positive mindsetClear oral and written communicationAbility to provide feedback to improve performanceSelf-motivated; able to work following specific guidelines and in accordance with detailed instructions; measure self against standard of excellence, overcome obstacles and challenges with little supervisionWork Environment/Physical DemandsThe work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.