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POSITION SUMMARY

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: providing acute, episodic outpatient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, consultation and education as a certified Physician Assistant, trained in a clinical specialty.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Health First seeking a skilled and motivated Physician Assistant (PA) with a passion for Surgery to assist current and new surgeons in the Operating Room. This is a float opportunity to work with a mix of different surgeons and supporting cases across the organization and playing an integral role in the OR.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in a wide range of surgical procedures
• Managing a range of elective and emergent cases.
• Serve as a surgical resource across the 4

Hospitals What You'll Work With:

• Surgical volume offering hands-on experience and skill development

What We're Looking For:

• Physician Assistant with surgical experience required
• Ability to thrive in both surgical settings
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Work directly alongside nationally recognized surgeons known for exceptional patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Gain exposure across a broad spectrum of surgical procedures, across many specialties.
• Join a collaborative, team-first environment that values your contribution and growth.

If you're ready to elevate your surgical career and be part of something growing and exciting, this is your opportunity. Apply today and take the next step in orthopedic excellence.

Quality/No Harm:

• Provides care to patients in a safe environment.
• Manages patient care and health maintenance needs of a dedicated patient population to include: Health assessment, including basic physical and school health examinations.
• Appropriate use and interpretation of diagnostic testing.
• Interpretation of physical assessment findings and diagnostic results in determination of accurate differential diagnosis.
• Development of a plan of care consistent with established clinical protocols.
• Establishment of appropriate follow-up plan as necessary.
• Demonstrates competent skills in therapeutic cost-effective pharmacologic administration and management.
• Collaborates with medical director(s) in development of clinical protocols/procedures for delivery of outpatient care.
• Participates in departmental CQI efforts and provides support for improvement of identified issues.

Customer Experience:

• Develops and implements formal and informal teaching plans for patients, families, staff and community.
• Promotes patient/family-informed decision making in treatment plans and options.
• Facilitates development, implementation and review of standards or practice, policies and procedures, quality outcome indicators, and other designated work projects to enhance patient care.

Stewardship:

• Participates in departmental CQI efforts and provides support for improvement of identified issues.
• Completes charting and billable assignments in a timely manner.