Provide pre-operative evaluations for all surgical patients with acute and chronic conditions in an ambulatory setting.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Unity Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Surgery

SCHEDULE: Days

ATTRIBUTES

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Compassionate, warm and patient focused

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Exceptional documentation skills and professional behavior

• Experience in internal medicine, inpatient care, or perioperative/surgical care highly preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Synthesize and interpret history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing data to evaluate patient for preparation for upcoming procedures

• Provide telephone consultation, follow-up phone calls; assess needs and make recommendations and/or referrals as appropriate

• Refer patients to physician, and/or specialist as necessary

• Responsible for the work-up and follow up of patients seen in the office

• Checks preoperative laboratory, EKG and x-ray data; any significant abnormal finding should be addressed timely and reported to the attending surgeon when appropriate

• Writes preoperative orders according to patient needs and departmental guidelines

• Notifies attending surgeon of any issues regarding patient that potentially will delay/cancel procedure

• Maintains proficiency in field by attending courses

• Shall comply with Rules and Regulations of the department as they apply to physician assistants

• Shall comply with Rules and Regulations of the hospital where credentialed pertaining to Medical Records, codes/emergencies/disasters, professional and ethical standards

• Training of other students as requested