Physician Assistant​/Surgery - Vascular​/Locum Tenens​/Surgical First Assist Physician Assistant

Overview:

The Physician Assistant assists, monitors, and manages the day-to-day needs of patients as requested by, in conjunction with, and under the supervision of a physician. Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Physician Assistant according to customary and generally accepted medical standards.

Evening surgical first assistant PA or NP with RNFA needed for a 3pm-11pm shift. Some flexibility on hours,
looking for evening coverage.

JFK University Medical Center is seeking a Full time Surgical Assistant to manage the day-to-day perioperative needs of surgical patients in conjunction with the attending surgeon. The successful candidate will be a surgically trained Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with RNFA able to perform as a Surgical First Assistant in the OR in all surgical disciplines including but not limited to, robotic surgery, general surgery, colorectal surgery, surgical oncology, head and neck surgery, urologic surgery, vascular surgery plastic surgery and microvascular surgery .

The candidate will maintain a collaborative work environment that is safe, just, and founded on principles of high reliability and quality outcomes for patients and colleagues. The Surgical First Assistant will perform duties in accordance with state and federal regulations as well as network policies, scope of practice guidelines and approved clinical privileges.

1. Provide medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician, consistent with the PA's education, training and experience.
2. Performs and documents accurate, complete, and relevant history and physical assessments appropriate for the patient's age, gender, and clinical problem.
3. Orders, performs, and interprets laboratory tests and diagnostic studies/procedures in collaboration with physicians and consultants as appropriate.
4. Manages general medical and surgical conditions based on comprehensive knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, and the indications and contraindications of pharmacologic agents and other treatment modalities.
5. Prescribes medication safely and effectively in accordance with best practices, hospital policy, and NJ regulations, providing patient education as needed.
6. Seeks opportunities to promote Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) PA practice recognition (locally, nationally, and internationally) through conferences, publications, and presentations.
7. Provides care that is patient- and family-centered, compassionate, and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of disease.
8. Practices as a healthcare provider according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and bylaws as outlined in the delineation of privileges.
9. Applies evidence-based and value-based medicine to systematically analyze and improve patient care practices and outcomes. 10. Evaluates patient/family transition of care planning, considering resource utilization, cost, quality, safety and self-management promotion for chronic conditions. 11. Demonstrates clinical expertise through advanced assessment and procedural skills pertinent to the practice specialty. 12. Translates `best practice' into clinical practice by evaluating current protocols and standards of care.

13. Provides culturally sensitive and educationally appropriate health management education to patients and families. 14. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team through participation in daily interdisciplinary rounds. 15. Serves as an advocate for patients and families, identifying and addressing obstacles to care progression and escalating issues as appropriate. 16. Serves as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team by addressing clinical, process, and system improvement opportunities.

17. Participates in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and work groups as necessary. 18. Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice and adheres to ethical principles regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and adverse outcomes. 19. Promotes a collaborative work environment supporting the…