Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery - Albuquerque, NM
US-NM-Albuquerque
Providers
Req #: 44299
Type: Full Time
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Overview: At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it. How we do things here makes all the difference. Presbyterian is a great place to practice medicine and provide safe, high-quality care. Here, you'll find a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian Medical Group seeks an Physician Assistant in to join our established neurosurgery practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We're all about well-being, starting with yours. We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance. Practice Highlights * Provide care in an outpatient setting for pre & post operative patients * Seeking Physician Assistant with surgical experience working in the OR, inpatient rounding and pre/post-op care in the clinic * Provide inpatient rounding for consults & post op * Provide first assist in OR with dedicated OR block time and well-equipped OR rooms. * Dedicated ICU and hospitalist team support * Primary stroke center certified * RN/MA support available Responsibilities: Summary: Assists Physicians during general surgeries. Post operatively rounds on patients and manages patient care in the office setting Responsibilities: *Serves as Floor PA to start patient rounds and visit and manage patients. *Prepares post op patient for discharge (prescriptions, , teaching, post surgical teaching) and dictates discharge summaries. *Checks all outstanding labs on in house patients. *Responsible for seeing post op patients in office. *Responsible for seeing pre op patients in office and ensuring H & P's, data sheets, pre-op orders & labs completed. *Ability to interpret MRI, CT & other imaging and accurately convey information on patients to physicians. *Serves as On call PA to check out with on call surgeon at end of day. *Serves as Weekend call PA to meet with on call surgeon at designated location. *Performs other functions as required. Credentials Required: Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Baccalaureate prepared CAHEA Certified Physician Assistant or two (2) years working experience as a Certified Physician Assistant and licensed by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners required. Minimum of two years experience. Qualifications: Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
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