The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive perioperative care, including first assisting in various surgical specialties and managing pre- and post-operative patient care. Responsibilities include evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients while collaborating with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies and a valid State of Michigan Physician Assistant license. AHA/ARC BLS certification is required, and 1 to 3 years of experience in a surgical setting is preferred.
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GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the general guidance of the medical director, the Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with diseases and adverse health conditions following the written guidelines approved by the department.
The Troy General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) team delivers comprehensive perioperative care across a broad range of surgical subspecialties in a highly collaborative, patient-centered environment.
The APP team plays a key role in pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient management.
Responsibilities include first assisting in the operating room across multiple specialties, including general surgery, colorectal, plastics, breast, urology, gynecology, thoracic, vascular, and pediatric procedures.
Additional responsibilities include pre-operative order management, coordination of post-operative care, and performance of bedside procedures, such as PICC line placement.
The APP team works closely with surgeons and other interdisciplinary teams to ensure efficient, high-quality, and patient-centered care delivery, with a strong commitment to supporting patient access, continuity of care, and optimal surgical outcomes.
This position will be mostly days but afternoons and nights as needed.
BENEFITS Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.
Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans Relocation assistance Savings & retirement plans, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance Free onsite parking at all of our campuses ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of clients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies.
Recognizes deviations from normal in the physical assessment.
Works in collaboration with a physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up.
Writes prescriptions for medication, blood products based upon laboratory results, routine diagnostic and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures, and post-discharge care in accordance with written practice protocols.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Holidays
Identity Theft Protection
Flexible Scheduling
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plans
Relocation Assistance
Prescription Drug Insurance
Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Free Onsite Parking
Savings Plans
On-demand Pay Program
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Evaluates the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement.
Initiates appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client.
Dictates follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response, and plan.
Maintains provision of preventive health services (e.g. screening, risks assessment, immunizations, PAP smears, self-breast exam).
Dictates or writes patient history, admissions, care plans, progress, and discharge notes.
Interacts with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care.
Assists in the management of family dynamics and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care.
Conducts or participates in daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patient.
Provides on-call coverage.
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STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS Education / Training: Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies Work Experience: 1 to 3 years’ experience as a Physician Assistant in a surgical setting, preferred.
Certification, Licensure, Registration: State of Michigan Physician Assistant license required AHA/ARC BLS certification required This is where extraordinary begins.
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Rd - Troy Department Name Specialty Surgical APPs - Medical Group East WB Mkt Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work Day Shift Days Worked Days Vary Weekend Frequency Variable weekends CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account.
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