Physician Assistant (Surgery)

Work Schedule: Night/Weekend The PA is responsible for prescribing medical treatment and providing personal care services to the veteran population Care is based on Veterans Health Administration - and national standards and outcomes research Duties include documenting observations - assessments - and changes in patient's condition - collaborating with medical management team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes - and providing a full range of physician assistant care to patients with a variety of physical problems Duties include but not limited to: Clinical Duties: 1 Management of surgical inpatients including patients on the ward - transitional care units - and intensive care units (including documentation of care in the medical record) a The Surgical PA will notify the Chief resident (or Fellow) of any change in a patient's medical status or when alterations to treatment are needed 2 Evaluate surgical consults in the hospital or emergency department 3 Provide surgical coverage on-call a Perform simple surgical procedures such as wound vac changes - surgical wound debridement - wound care - triage surgical problems - perform compartment pressure assessment - and assist in the operating room 4 Provide surgical coverage as part of the code team 5 Additional duties as assigned

Emergency Duties: 1 Treatment of respiratory failure 2 Treatment of life-threatening traumatic injuries 3 Additional duties as assigned

Miscellaneous Duties: 1 Instruction of medical and allied health students assigned to Night/Weekend Section - as necessary 2 Administrative duties such a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) - peer review - serving on various committees and may be directed by service chief or Chief of Staff 3 Clinical research - if approved by Service Chief 4 In-service seminars to hospital staff members 5 Assisting in the maintenance of a surgical waiting list - contacting future patients and referring physician 6 Additional duties as assigned.