Physician Assistant, Reconstructive Surgery

** The anticipated start date for this position is around June 2026**

The Physician Assistant practices within their scope of practice as appropriate in their jurisdictional area and in accordance with their organizational Medical Staff Bylaws. The provider is responsible for the management of care to patients including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of an appropriate plan of care. Provides leadership and consultation with their respective clinical area through participation division/department initiatives and mentorship of others. Participates in division/departmental and organization wide initiatives to represent advanced practice and leverage the role of the advanced practice provider.

Minimum Education
Master's Degree Master's Degree Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
0 years Minimum 0 year of experience in as as Physician Assistant (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services.
Demonstrates clinical leadership skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Physician Assistant national board certification and licensure in state(s) of clinical practice. (Required) And
CDS and DEA in state(s) of clinical practice. BLS certified. (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Clinical

• Assess, diagnose, monitor and promote clinical status of each patient utilizing evidenced based practice and medical knowledge.

• Develops appropriate plan of care.

• Writes patient care orders, prescribes therapy, and provides necessary home care orders as needed.

• Identifies significant changes in patient status using physical exam, lab values, diagnostic tests, and patient/family input.

• Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings.

• Performs procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing.

• Participates in and leads multidisciplinary patient care and planning conferences.

• Is a clinical resource for patient, parents and the interdisciplinary team.

• Communicates and escalates clinical/administrative issues as appropriate.

• Collaborates with nursing, medicine, and other members of the healthcare team to regularly ensure quality patient care.

Administrative

• Serves as a clinical preceptor to APRN or PA students.

• Acts as a clinical resource for staff in patient care issues.

• Provides formal/informal educational presentation to staff on areas of expertise.

• Participates in quality improvement work for the department.