Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery Medical Group
Primary Location Largo, Maryland
Worker Location Onsite
Facility Largo Medical Center
Job Number 1322765 Date posted 12/12/2024
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Description:
To provide direct care to Orthopedic surgical patients pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and post-operatively under the supervision of a physician/surgeon either in a clinical or a hospital setting.
Job Summary:
To provide direct care to Orthopedic surgical patients pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and post-operatively under the supervision of a physician/surgeon either in a clinical or a hospital setting.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist Surgeon during surgical procedure by carrying out surgical functions in order to ensure optimal results to the patient.
- Provide comprehensive evaluation, management, and care of pre and post operative patients. Develop comprehensive plan of care and review with supervising physician.
- Participate in patient education specific to surgical procedures and post-operative care.
- Order appropriate tests and treatments. Interpret test results and document appropriately. Prescribe medications as indicated.
- Assist in surgical rounds at hospital.
- Collaborate with the physician and other clinical staff members to maintain continuity of care.
- Refer patients to supervising physician or, with physician agreement, to other health/ professionals as appropriate.
- Participate in developing, reviewing and revising medical/surgical protocols.
- Participate in training of staff and students as necessary or indicated.
- Integrate the principles of patient safety and quality care into daily practice.
- Perform other related duties as directed and within scope of practice.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- N/A
Education
- Graduation from an accredited PA program.
- Bachelors degree required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Physician Assistant License (in the state where care is provided)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Physician Assistant National Certificate
- PECOS Enrollment
- Drug Enforcement Administration Registration
- National Provider Identifier
Additional Requirements:
- The practitioner will be assigned to a specific location everyday depending on surgical cases (i.e., at hospitals and ASC) and clinic need which will be determined by the Area Service Chief.
- Location assignments will be made monthly whenever possible, according to access needs; assignment sites may be changed on short notice.
- This is a physically and emotionally demanding job requiring significant commitment to learning new skills as well as prolonged standing (up to six (6) hours at an operation table).
- Written practice agreement with a supervising physician (on file in the Kaiser Permanente.
- Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience assisting in surgery is preferred.
- Experience preferred in Orthopedics.
Primary Location: Maryland,Largo,Largo Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Working Hours Start: 09:00 AM
Working Hours End: 07:30 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M38|UFCW|Local 400
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Largo Medical Center - Orthopedics - 1808
Pay Range: $73.61 - $94.89 / hour
Sign on bonus: $10000.00
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
