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)
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited Physician’s Assistant program
Licensure, Registration, Certification
BLS
Current licensure as Physician’s Assistant through the Medical Licensure Commission of Alabama
In collaboration with a Physician assumes total patient care for designated patients. Provides diagnostic, therapeutic, surgical and preventative care under the supervision of a Physician or Surgeon. Plans, implements, coordinate and evaluate comprehensive care to ensure quality and continuity of care delivery.