Nurse Practitioner /Physican Assistant Surgery Inpatient - Medical Group Practitioner

Description: Job Summary:

To provide direct care to surgical patients 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 as directed by the surgeon in order to ensure optimal results to the patient in clinic, ASC and area hospitals.


• Provide comprehensive inpatient, emergency room, pre- and postoperative evaluation, management, and care of surgical patients. Develop comprehensive plan of care and review with supervising physician.


• Assist in surgical rounds and call duties at area hospitals.


• Participate in patient education specific to surgical procedures and post-operative care.


• Perform medication reconciliation and help to arrange appropriate post-discharge follow up for all surgical patients.


• Determine order, interpret and document appropriate tests, treatments and drug prescriptions.


• 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.


• Perform other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Graduation from an accredited PA program.


• Bachelors degree required.

License, Certification, Registration

• This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.

• Physician Assistant Certificate (Maryland) within 6 months of hire

• Physician Assistant License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire

• Physician Assistant License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• Physician Assistant National Certificate

• National Provider Identifier

• Drug Enforcement Administration Registration

Additional Requirements:

• The practitioner will be assigned to a specific location every day. Routine assignments include outpatient surgical setting (ASC), inpatient surgical setting (core hospitals) and KP office locations which will be determined by the Area Service Chief.


• Location assignments will be made weekly-monthly whenever possible, according to access needs; assignment sites may be changed on short notice.


• The practitioner will apply for hospital privileges at all specified area hospitals within one (1) month of hire.


• 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).


• Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of assisting in surgical specialty experience is preferred; experience preferred in specialty to which assigned.


• Minimum of 2 years experience in general or bariatric surgery.


• Occasionally, may be assigned to multiple locations in a day.

Primary Location: Maryland,Silver Spring,Holy Cross
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 04:30 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: Holy Cross Physician POB - General Surgery - 1808
Pay Range: $72.17 - $93.03 / hour 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, 25 % 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

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