Position Summary: The Physician Assistant (PA) in the Surgical Services Office provides high-quality patient care in collaboration with surgeons and the healthcare team. This role includes pre-operative and post-operative patient management, clinical assessments, patient education, and administrative support to ensure efficient surgical workflows and optimal patient outcomes.
Responsibilities and Duties: - Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including medical histories and physical examinations.
- Assist in developing and implementing patient care plans under physician supervision.
- Perform pre-operative assessments and ensure patients are medically optimized for surgery.
- Provide post-operative care, including wound checks, suture/staple removal, and follow-up evaluations.
- Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, etc.).
- Assist in minor procedures as appropriate within scope o...