Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs in North Carolina

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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Physician Assistant for Orthopaedics
  • Pinehurst Surgical Clinic PA
  • Pinehurst, NC FULL_TIME
  • Description

    Summary:

    Assists the supervising physician in the management of patients and performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the physician’s supervision.

    Duties:

    1. Obtain patient health histories and complete physical examinations. Document findings, noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings. 
    2. Assess patient for change in status and institute appropriate interventions. Initiate necessary emergency interventions to stabilize patient. 
    3. Provide ongoing outpatient care of assigned patients as well as episodic patients; 
    4. Prescribe medications within defined scope of practice (including schedule 11-V controlled substances) and write orders and prescriptions as necessary for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State Law.
    5. Order diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, and x-rays;
    6. Carry out health promotion and disease prevention activities; 
    7. Provide education and counseling to patients and families for preventative care, medical conditions and use of prescribed treatment and drugs;
    8. Administration of topical anesthesia
    9. Provide preoperative consultations
    10. Writes progress notes and narrative discharge summaries.
    11. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assist the physician in diagnosing medical and surgical problems.
    12. Prescribes treatments and services for quality patient care; records the normal and abnormal data for review by the physicians.  
    13. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.  
    14. Monitors progress of patients, reports progress to supervising physician and maintains record of each patient’s progress. 
    15. Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
    16. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.


    Requirements

    Preferred Qualifications:

    1. 1-2 years of Orthopaedic experience preferred 
    2. Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant educational program
    3. Certification from American Academy of Physician Assistants
    4. North Carolina Physician Assistant license required
    5. Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery
    6. Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how
    7. Excellent communication skills
    8. Health promotion and maintenance
    9. The ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy

    Personal Characteristics:

    1. Strong analytical and technical skills
    2. Detail oriented with good problem-solving skills
    3. Excellent team working, communication, and interpersonal skills
    4. Team player
    5. Emotional stability
    6. Maintains confidentiality  
  • 5 Days Ago

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Pain Management Physician Partnership Opportunity
  • Pinehurst Surgical Clinic PA
  • Pinehurst, NC FULL_TIME
  • Description Pinehurst Surgical Clinic is seeking a Board Certified/ Board Eligible Pain Management Physician. Start your new practice with one of the leading health care providers in North Carolina as...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Clinic Office Assistant
  • Asheville Non-Surgical Orthopedics
  • Asheville, NC PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Overview:We are seeking a friendly and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Clinical Assistant. As a Medical Office Support Staff, you will play a vital role in providing administrative su...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Nurse Assistant Certified - CSC Wendover Campus
  • Surgical Care Affiliates
  • Charlotte, NC OTHER
  • OverviewToday, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammate...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Medical Assistant/ Hyperbaric Tech
  • ELITE HANDS: Wound Care & Surgical Assistants
  • Raleigh, NC FULL_TIME
  • Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Medical Assistant/ Hyperbaric Tech Job Description Position Summary The Medical Assistant will assist the doctor and nurses with vari...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Medical Assistant
  • Covenant Physician Partners
  • Greenville, NC FULL_TIME
  • Covenant Physician Partners is hiring a Fulltime Medical Assistant at Gastroenterology East, P.A. and Endoscopy Center located in Greenville, NC. About the Opportunity This position will include both ...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Physician Assistant - Surgical
  • Baylor Scott & White Health
  • Round Rock, TX
  • JOB SUMMARY Baylor Scott & White Health has an opening for a Physician Assistant to join our dynamic and team-oriented U...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant Surgical Assistant or Certified Surgical Assistant
  • VALLEYWIDE SURGICAL SERVICES L
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description Valleywide Surgical Services, LLC currently has an opening for a Physician Assistant Sur...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Critical Care
  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Hartford, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Rotation D/N- WEEKENDS Advanced...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Critical Care
  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Hartford, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Day night/ weekend / holiday ro...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Critical Care
  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Hartford, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Advanced Practitioner Benefits:...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Critical Care
  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Hartford, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Advanced Practitioner Benefits:...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician Assistant - Surgical / Katy Orthopedics
  • UT Health Science Center at Houston
  • Katy, TX
  • * Ideal candidate will be open to traveling to other Orthopedic clinic locations. What we do here changes the world. UTH...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Surgical Critical Care
  • Hartford HealthCare
  • Hartford, CT
  • Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Rotation D/N- WEEKENDS Advanced...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

North Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/ (listen)) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west, Virginia to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. North Carolina is the 28th-most extensive and the 9th-most populous of the U.S. states. The state is divided into 100 counties. The capital is Raleigh, which along with Durham and Chapel Hill is home to the largest research park in the United States (Research Triangle Park). The most populous municipality is Charlotte, which is the second-largest banking center in...
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Income Estimation for Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs
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