Physician Assistant - General Surgery II

Physician Assistant Inpatient General Surgery

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Job Description

Join our General Surgery Team at Cleveland Clinic Martin & Tradition Hospital. The position is for a Physician Assistant in Inpatient General Surgery located in Stuart & Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Cleveland Clinic Martin is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Inpatient General Surgery team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Rounding on inpatient consults and post-operative follow-ups
• Managing patient admissions and discharges
• Developing and implementing comprehensive care plans
• First assisting in the operating room

Schedule

• M-F 7am-5pm
• Nights, weekend, and holiday on-call rotations shared among team members

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a nationally recognized healthcare system known for clinical excellence and innovation
• Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career advancement

If you are a dedicated APP with a passion for surgical care and a commitment to patient-centered service, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission to provide world-class care close to home.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough medical histories, perform complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiate appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness, and scrutinize lab data to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan. Work in collaboration with the health care team.
• Perform and interpret common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
• Perform routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
• May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license through applicable state board and Cleveland Clinic policies.
• Educate patients and answer questions regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects, and hazards.
• Participate in medical team rounds; collaborate with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care.
• Refer patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment.
• Ensure continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.
• Participate in quality monitoring through the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.
• Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
• Support professional development of the health care team.
• Promote translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
• May conduct research studies. May assist in data collection and analysis.
• May serve as clinical preceptor for students. May onboard new caregivers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Graduate of an A.R.C. approved Physician Assistant Program.
• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree obtained from a program recognized by their practicing state's Licensing Board.

Languages

• Oral and written communication in English

Certifications

• Certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by their practicing state's Licensing Board.
• License to practice and prescribe issued by their practicing state's Licensing Board.
• Current DEA License or DEA designee as required by NCQA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) American Heart Association may be required based upon work setting.
• Must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum to Physician Supervision Agreement.
• Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.

Work Experience

• Related clinical experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Typical physical demands include the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to perform physical examinations.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May require exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug-free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.