Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgical KMH

Job Description

Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Shift: Shift 2

Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Evenings, Days, with call, weekend and holiday rotation

Hours: On call for the operating room first assist coverage

Summary:

The Physician Assistant is a dependent health care provider who, working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients. All duties and responsibilities must be accomplished with the guidelines of the established protocols and in accordance with the Physician Written Practice Agreement as required by New York State.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an approved NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and CAHEA accredited Physician Assistant training program (Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the AMA).
• Valid certification by the NCCPA as developed by the National Board of Examiners.

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year surgical experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILL AND ABILITY

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Respond to surgical on-call emergencies.

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS

• Effective January 1st 2022, you must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of your vaccination status as part of your new employee pre-boarding. Exceptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be granted for medical reasons.