Physician Assistant - Gynecology, Urogynecology & General Surgery

Job Description

Job Description

The Physician Assistant – Gynecology, Urogynecology & General Surgery is a key member of a collaborative surgical team, partnering with experienced physicians to provide high-quality care across both clinical and surgical settings. This hybrid role combines outpatient care, surgical first-assist responsibilities, and comprehensive perioperative management, including pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative care.

The Physician Assistant will support three Specialties: Gynecologic Surgery, Urogynecology, and General Surgery while delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Key Advantages of the Role

• Opportunity to join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence in patient care.

• Thrive in a patient-centered environment where your expertise shapes care and outcomes.

• Be part of a forward-thinking organization that invests in your professional development and values your contributions.

• Gain exposure to both clinic-based and surgical care in a dynamic and supportive setting.

• NO CALL responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care across both clinical and surgical settings.
• Assist in the operating room, including participation in gynecology, urogynecology, and general surgery procedures.
• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, inclusive of preoperative evaluations, patient education and postoperative follow-up visits.
• Support clinic operations while maintaining efficient workflows across services.
• Opportunity to work closely with physicians in a growing Urogynecology service line.
• Contribute to a team-oriented, dynamic care environment.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current PA-C certification.
• Active Maine state Physician Assistant license.
• DEA registration.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Documented first assist experience in the operating room, ideally in:
• Gynecology/GYN surgery (ex: minimally invasive hysterectomy, laparoscopic salpingectomy/salpingo -oophorectomy, laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis)
• General surgery
• Minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures are strongly preferred
• Formal first-assist training or significant operative experience.
• Postgraduate surgical residency/fellowship for PAs (strongly preferred).
• Robotics experience not required (dedicated hospital based robotic surgical assist team in place).

Clinical & Procedural Expertise

• Experience with ambulatory surgery workflows (pre-op, intra-op, PACU handoff, and same-day discharge).
• Background in gynecologic procedures (e.g., hysterectomies, oophorectomy).
• Comfortable assisting in vaginal procedures and use of uterine manipulators(prior experience not required, training will be provided).
• Interest in Gynecology, Urogynecology and General Surgery.

Core Competencies

Perioperative Care:

• Pre-op assessment and surgical readiness.
• Immediate post-op evaluation and patient education.
• Managing routine surgical follow-up issues.

Intraoperative Proficiency:

• Use of laparoscopic instruments and camera assistance.
• Maintaining sterile technique and OR efficiency.
• Tissue handling, retraction and exposure.
• Hemostasis, suturing, knot tying, and wound closure.

Join a team that’s redefining healthcare in Maine! Your skills, compassion, and leadership belong here. This is more than a job; It’s your next big career move!

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