Inpatient Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) - Kent Hospital
Care New England Health System·Warwick, Rhode Island
Care New England Health System·Warwick, Rhode Island
The Physician Assistant provides surgical first assistance in the OR and manages inpatient care, including admissions, discharges, and daily rounding. They are also responsible for performing bedside procedures such as NG tube placement and wound vac changes.
Care New England is seeking an inpatient surgical Physician Assistant to join our growing team of surgeons and physician assistants at Kent Hospital in Warwick, Rhode Island Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week (6a – 6p, 6p – 6a) with possibility of one 12-hour or one 24-hour shifts. Rotational weekend and holiday shifts Enjoy working in general, bariatric, colorectal, vascular and thoracic surgery Job responsibilities include, OR 1st assist and inpatient management, admissions, discharges, consults & daily rounding Bedside procedures include NG tube placement, wound vac changes and I&D of abscesses The primary work location will be Kent Hospital, with occasional assignments at Women & Infants Hospital based on scheduling needs.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program. Certified by NCCPA. Active Rhode Island PA, CSR, and DEA license or eligible. OR 1st assist experience a plus
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes.
Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.
About Kent Hospital Kent Hospital serves the 300,000 residents in communities west of Providence.
We are the largest community hospital in Rhode Island with just over 350 beds.
Teaching affiliations with the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine provide teaching opportunities with medical students and residents
About Women & Infants Hospital Women & Infants Hospital is a nationally recognized leader in women’s and newborn care, home to one of the country’s largest obstetrical services and single-family NICUs, performing nearly 9,000 births and 7,000 surgeries annually. A regional destination for infertility, gynecologic and breast cancer care, high-risk obstetrics, pelvic floor disorders, postpartum depression, and complex GI-related women’s health.
Life in Rhode Island – the “Ocean State” Four seasons, coastal beauty, a dynamic dining, arts & culture scene, a convenient, award winning international airport, top colleges and universities, all within a 1 hour drive to Boston and 3 hours to NYC.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC
Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics
Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
Market context
Advanced-practice roles in Rhode Island are often competitive because employers look for licensed NPs or PAs who can work independently, travel as needed, and communicate effectively with diverse patient populations. This posting requires active NP or PA certification, unrestricted state licensure, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and Spanish fluency; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials and language skills match before applying.