Description

• Obtain and document comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Order, interpret, and analyze diagnostic studies, including laboratory and imaging results.
• Develop and implement patient treatment plans in collaboration with supervising surgeons.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with state regulations, organizational policies, and delegated prescriptive authority.
• Serve as a first assistant during surgical procedures and provide perioperative patient management.
• Perform approved surgical and clinical procedures under direct, indirect, or delegated physician supervision.
• Provide preoperative, postoperative, and follow-up care, including patient evaluations, consultations, and care coordination.
• Conduct hospital rounds, assess patient progress, and manage ongoing treatment plans.
• Perform bedside and office-based procedures within the scope of practice.
• Manage patient care in outpatient clinics, including diagnosis, treatment, education, and preventive care services.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedures, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, ancillary departments, administration, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care and positive outcomes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences, grand rounds, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing medical education activities.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation within the electronic health record.
• Support continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient, procedural, and surgical settings.

• Comprehensive knowledge of surgical and medical management principles.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and procedural skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and independent decision-making within delegated authority.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records, telehealth platforms, and other healthcare technology systems.

• Participate in weekday, weeknight, weekend, and holiday call coverage as assigned.
• Provide on-call support requiring timely clinical decision-making and patient management across surgical care settings.
• Work collaboratively with the surgical team to ensure continuous patient care coverage and optimal clinical outcomes.

• 2-5 years of APP experience required
• Vein Harvesting experience is required
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Physician Assistant licensure in the applicable state.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required (or as applicable).
• Eligibility for hospital privileges and credentialing in accordance with organizational and medical staff requirements.