Physician Assistant - Surgical 1st Assist

Physician Assistant – Surgical 1st Assist Department of Surgery, District Medical Group (DMG). DMG is one of the largest physician groups in the Valley, supporting over 450 physicians and APPs with a skilled professional and administrative team. Responsibilities Perform history and physical examinations of patients. Participate in hospital rounds and prepare documentation of daily progress notes as assigned. Enter patient orders as directed. Review and discuss results of medical imaging and laboratory studies with attending physician, fellow/resident/hospital staff, and/or patients. Assist in staffing minor procedures and operative procedures in the main operating room. Assist with suturing and knot tying, anastomosis support (CABG, valve, etc.), wound closure (sternum, soft tissue, skin). Perform advanced CT‑specific tasks (varies by privilege) including conduit harvesting (e.g., saphenous vein), placement of chest tubes, central/arterial lines, pacing wires. Assist with bypass initiation/decannulation, valve repairs/replacements, lung resections. Immediate postoperative care: assist with patient transfer and handoff, apply dressings, and ensure wound integrity. Assist with hospital‑based continuity of care with knowledge of all patients on service and consult list. Assist with coordinating resident education, ER consults, and be available for nursing questions regarding service patients. Assist with coordinating operative schedule for both elective and emergent/urgent procedures. Serve as liaison with other services, answer pages and phone calls, and take appropriate action with patients under the supervision of attending staff. May be requested on an as needed basis for first call (pager), evenings, weekends, or holidays, as mutually agreed and scheduled by the division chief or designee. Benefits Strong healthcare package inclusive of medical, dental, vision – eligible day one. Rich 401(k) with employer match up to six percent, increasing annually. Four weeks paid time off plus ten paid holidays. One week of CME with allowance. Paid sick time. Qualifies for participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. EOE. #J-18808-Ljbffr