Physicians Assistant - Surgical - FT (Ortho Experience Required)

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Time Type:
Full time
Hours per Pay Period:
80
Shift:
Day Shift

Minimum:
Depending on Experience
Maximum:
Depending on Experience(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job in a full-time 40 hour per week position)

Department:
Surgical Services

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The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description:
Physicians Assistant - Surgical

Physician Assistant is responsible for assisting in surgery, as directed by the physician.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Coordinates all Surgical Assistants to provide surgical assisting services
• Produces and maintains Surgical Assistant call schedule
• Assures proper sterile techniques at all times in surgery
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Maintains confidentiality, thinks and acts independently with minimal supervision
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with patient, families, other healthcare staff, and other departments
• Personal responsibility for ongoing educational growth, and collaborating with others to provide solutions for continued patient quality
• Basic computer skills

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

• Meets criteria for Medical Staff or Allied Health Professional membership and privileges

EXPERIENCE

• Meets criteria for Medical Staff or Allied Health Professional membership and privileges

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: None

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and stretch frequently and for prolonged periods of time
• Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs
• Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision
• Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects
• Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair
• May be required to lift up to 75 pounds
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
• May require periodic use of personal computer

Compensation Grade:
J

Compensation Grade Profile:
J - Salaried

Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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