Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs in Little Rock, AR

Physician Assistant - Surgical under the direction of physician, performs first assistant surgical duties, including tissue retraction and suturing. Completes pre-op tasks including physical examinations and recording health history. Being a Physician Assistant - Surgical orders appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries Requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Additionally, Physician Assistant - Surgical requires a master's degree of Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Typically reports to a physician. Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Requires State license to practice. Physician Assistant - Surgical's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Registered Nurse - PRN - PACU
  • Arkansas Surgical Hospital - Physician Owned
  • North Little Rock, AR OTHER
  • Job Summary
    Under the direction of the Clinical Manager and the Nurse Coordinator, this position assesses plans, organizes and evaluates all aspects of patient care for assigned unit/patients.
    Reports to: Nurse Coordinator/Nurse in Charge
    Essential Job Functions
    • Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality patient care according to established standards of care which includes planning, implementing, evaluating and adjusting plan of care, and discharge planning based on expected patient outcomes.
      • Admits, transfers, and discharges patients.
      • Completes ongoing patient assessment and documents according to policy.
      • Completes nursing assessment within 2 hours of admission, or designates reason for incompleteness. Reviews database and nutrition screen.
      • Participates in the development of patient plan of care to include patient problems, goals, evaluations and interventions.
      • Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient’s condition to appropriate personnel.
      • Assesses, collaborates and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.
    2. Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
    • Follows age specific standards in administering medications based on patient’s age.
    • Follows age specific standards of care during altered states of consciousness related to analgesia, conscious sedation or anesthesia.
    • Uses age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines to perform treatments and procedures that are routine for unit/clinic based on patient’s age.
    • Incorporates cultural and developmental needs into plan of care.
      • In collaboration with the patient/family, and in a developmentally and culturally appropriate manner, implements the plan of care.
      • Demonstrates competency in the provision of nursing care according to established standards of nursing practice and in a developmentally appropriate manner.
    • Demonstrates critical thinking skills, ability to provide and delegate activities to staff based on patient assessment and the requirements to deliver care in a safe efficient manner maximizing positive outcomes for the patient.
    • Provides documentation of patient care in the patient record according to established standards of nursing care.
    • Collaborates and works cooperatively with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team in formal and informal teaching of patients and/or family about his or her disease process and wellness promotion plan and discharge planning.
      • Assesses patient/family learning needs, abilities, preferences, and readiness to learn.
      • Utilizes a collaborative interdisciplinary process to provide appropriate patient/family education.
      • Utilizes available information to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching in producing the desired patient outcomes and makes adjustments in teaching as indicated.
    • Participates in performance improvement activities which include collecting, analyzing data to identify quantifiable measures to maintain quality and the promotion of desired outcomes. Also includes participation in development of patient care delivery systems, standards, policy and procedures, and problem solving teams.
    • Demonstrates an awareness and relevance of research in nursing. Evaluates practices to identify areas for improvement or opportunities for research.
    • Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.
      • Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day to day activities of the position.
      • Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues. Adheres to Confidentiality Policy.
      • Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment. Adheres to the hospital’s Guidelines for Appropriate Conduct in the HR Manual.
      • Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.
      • Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.
    10. Post Anesthesia Care Unit Phase I specific duties include unit functions
    addressing the nursing process aspects of assessment, planning,
    implementation and evaluation as well as the nursing functions of teaching,
    risk management, time management and communication as indicated in the
    following manners:
    Assessment
    10.1 Receives patient from the operating room with report of pertinent history
    and procedure (surgery performed, medications, fluids, complications,
    anesthetic/sedation/reversal agents, emotional status pre-procedure.)
    10.2 Obtains baseline pre-procedure vital signs.
    10.3 Performs physical exam and vital signs per facility protocol.
    10.4 Proficient in basic dysrhythmia interpretation.
    10.5 Obtains diagnostic studies appropriate to patient diagnosis and
    condition.
    10.6 Utilizes clinical experience, knowledge and data to collaborate with
    physicians and other health care providers to ensure appropriate follow
    up actions.
    Planning
    10.7 Plans patient care based on identified assessment analysis and
    established standards, policies and procedures.
    10.8 Includes patient, family/significant other, legal guardian whenever possible
    in plan of care action development during PACU admission.
    Implementation
    10.9 Documents all findings appropriately and in a timely manner.
    10.10 Demonstrates proficiency in all unit specific competencies.
    Evaluation
    10.11 Evaluates patient care goals, quality and appropriateness of care
    provided and patient outcomes.
    Teaching
    10.12 Effectively explains rationale for care provided to patient and/or family,
    significant other or legal guardian.
    Minimum Requirements
    Education: Graduation from accredited school of nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
    Certification, Licensure: Current state license as a registered nurse; current CPR certification; ACLS certification required within 6 months of employment.
    Experience, Training, Knowledge: One (1) to three (3) years experience as an RN. Experience in orthopedic, neurosurgical, pain management specialties preferred.
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MLT- 4 days a week
  • Arkansas Surgical Hospital - Physician Owned
  • North Little Rock, AR FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary The (MLT) Medical Laboratory Technologist, under indirect supervision and in a timely manner, accurately and precisely performs and reports clinical laboratory test results. Assumes r...
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Marketing Assistant
  • Cosmetic Physician Partners
  • Little Rock, AR PART_TIME
  • Cosmetic Physician Partner is building the premier network of physician-led medical aesthetic clinics in the US. By supporting our clinics with a world-class leadership team, market-leading support se...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Dietary Aide
  • BROOKFIELD ASSISTANT LIVING AND MEMORYCARE
  • Hot Springs, AR FULL_TIME
  • Will be transporting food to the memory care unit. Will clean kitchen and dinning-room areas. Will do dishes and also sever in dinning-room and food prep.Job Type: Full-timePay: $11.00 - $12.00 per ho...
  • 30 Days Ago
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Physician Assistant
  • Akahi Associates, LLC
  • Little Rock, AR FULL_TIME
  • Overview Description of Services: The 19th Medical Group (19 MDG) is an outpatient facility located at Little Rock Air Force Base that provides clinical services and preventive medicine programs to an...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Surgical First Assistant CFA
  • Triage Staffing
  • Little Rock, AR OTHER
  • Start Date: ASAP Shift: 12H Variable ( 12:00 AM-12:00 AM )Location: Little Rock, ARLength: 13 weeksWeekly Hours: 40.0Beds: At least 2 years’ experience
  • 1 Month Ago
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Medical Assistant or Limited X-Ray Technologist at Baptist Health Urgent Care - PRN
  • Urgent Team Management
  • Bryant, AR
  • Urgent Team is looking for experienced Medical Assistants or Limited License X-Ray Techs to join our team at Baptist Hea...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Physician Assistant - Aviation (Primary Care)
  • ERP International
  • Little Rock Air Force Base, AR
  • Overview: ERP International is seeking a Physician Assistant (Aviation Medicine/Primary Care) for a full-time position s...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Family Nurse Practitioner at Baptist Health Urgent Care
  • Urgent Team Management
  • Little Rock, AR
  • Baptist Health Urgent Care is looking for dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Nurse Practitioners to join our dyna...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Nephrologist
  • Nephrology Associates Pa
  • Little Rock, AR
  • Given our companys growth and strong presence in Arkansas, we are currently seeking to hire multiple nephrologists to ad...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Nephrologist
  • NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES PA
  • Little Rock, AR
  • Given our company’s growth and strong presence in Arkansas, we are currently seeking to hire multiple nephrologists to a...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Medical Assistant or Limited X-Ray Technologist at Baptist Health Urgent Care
  • Urgent Team Management
  • Little Rock, AR
  • Urgent Team is looking for experienced Medical Assistants or Limited License X-Ray Techs to join our team at Baptist Hea...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Medical Assistant
  • EngageMED Inc
  • Little Rock, AR
  • Medical Assistant: I. Job Summary / Job Purpose (Safety-Sensitive) Under the direction of the health care provider, Medi...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Certified Medical Assistant
  • CommonSpirit Health
  • Little Rock, AR
  • Overview: CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic Arkansas has a part-time opportunity for a CMA to join our team in Little Rock. T...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Little Rock, Arkansas

Little Rock is located at 34°44′10″N 92°19′52″W / 34.73611°N 92.33111°W / 34.73611; -92.33111 (34.736009, −92.331122). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 116.8 square miles (303 km2), of which 116.2 square miles (301 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (0.52%) is water. Little Rock is located on the south bank of the Arkansas River in Central Arkansas. Fourche Creek and Rock Creek run through the city, and flow into the river. The western part of the city is located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. Northwest of the city limits are P...
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Income Estimation for Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs
$105,975 to $132,254
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What does a Physician Assistant - Surgical do?

Physician Assistant - Surgical in Moline, IL
The WakeMed Health & Hospitals Physician Assistant Fellowship Program is dedicated to innovation and the future of medicine by creating proficient and dedicated physician assistants capable of administering exceptional patient care.
November 27, 2019
As a surgical assistant, you will be assisting a surgeon or a surgical team in several ways.
November 18, 2019
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Erie, PA
Some may also Assist members of surgical team with gowning or gloving.
November 05, 2019
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Temple, TX
Once the surgical residency is completed, then the graduate is able to enter the surgical physician assistant field where they are able to do about 70 to 80 percent of the job tasks that the head physician does.
February 18, 2020