Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Job Description

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• On-call coverage required (30-minute response via beeper)

Floor Management:

• Conduct daily rounds, write progress notes, and place orders
• Communicate with attendings and nursing staff regarding plans of care
• Manage discharges with appropriate instructions and summaries
• Perform bedside procedures (e.g., dressing changes, drain/NGT removal)

Consults & ER Admissions:

• Evaluate consults in the ER or on other primary services
• Conduct comprehensive physical exams and communicate with on-call attending
• Document evaluations and initiate appropriate orders

Operative Support:

• Serve as first assist in general surgery procedures (open, laparoscopic, robotic)
• Assist with pre-op and post-op care

Additional Details:

• Will not work solo; team-based support environment
• EMR: Epic
• On-call: Yes (30-minute response time; beeper)