General Surgeon
Herndon, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Surgery-General
Salary
$100,000
– $160,000
• yearly
Degree Required
Other
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
PhD
DHS/DHSc
Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
97420, Coos Bay, Oregon, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
11/19/24
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May be assigned to Ortho, General Surgery, Urology, or ENT
- Provides needed procedures, including assisting in surgery
- Performs procedures, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic procedures within scope of practice
- Assists in room setup and turnover
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Assists operative team as directed by OR manager and charge nurses
- Customer-service oriented
- 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
- Possesses interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with patients, families, other healthcare staff, and other departments
- Takes personal responsibility for ongoing educational growth and collaborates with others to provide solutions for continued patient quality
- Basic computer skills. May require periodic use of a personal computer.
- Meets criteria for Medical Staff or Allied Health Professional membership and privileges
- Able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and stretch frequently and for prolonged periods
- Possesses physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs
- Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including color vision
- Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and the 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 the threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids
- Needs the ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on the telephone
Qualifications
OR license (or willing to obtain) - REQUIRED
2+ years of work experience as PA in Orthopedics (note in "Experience" field") - REQUIRED
Working Hours
Four 10-hr shifts or Five 8-hour shifts
Skills
Relocation assistance, if applicable
Potential Sign-on Bonus up to $10,000 (to be discussed at interview)
Comprehensive benefits package including 6% match
Generous PTO
CME allowance
Licensing and professional fee allowance
Paid interview expenses
Onsite Employee Health and Wellness Clinic
Onsite Child Care and Learning Center