Entity: Penn Medicine Doylestown Health Department: Surgical Services Location: 595 West State Street, Doylestown Pa 18901 Hours: Full Time (Surgical/ OR First Assist Experience Required) Job Summary: Under the responsibility and supervision of the surgeon, will first assist in surgical procedures to treat various conditions, illness and injury including assisting in the treatment of any surgical procedures in which the supervising physician or substitute supervising physician is credentialed. This position will include but not limited to first assist, deep and superficial tissue closures, application of appliances and any other action delegated by the surgeon. Accountabilities: • A. Assists the surgeon in the preoperative care and work-up of patients • 1. Confirms operating schedule and summarizes appropriate data prior to surgery. • 2. Writes routine preoperative and postoperative orders if requested by surgeon. Completes informative discussion with patient and family regarding the planned procedure and hospital course. • 3. Obtains patient's signature on consent form for procedures • 4. Upon request from surgeon, will participate in site marking • B. Assists the surgeon in each surgical procedure. • 1. Appropriate prep of patient in OR • 2. Performs opening and closure as per physician preference • 3. Completes procedure note in patient's chart. • 4. Completes postoperative orders. • 5. Transfer of patient to PACU or Unit as needed • C. Participates in postoperative care of patients being especially knowledgeable in the recognition of postoperative complications. • 1. Informs the surgeon of all changes in the patient's condition. • 2. Assesses the patient's postoperative course, and transcribe/implement indicated therapy as determined by surgical protocol. • 3. Communicates patient progress to appropriate consultants. • 4. Collects data and writes pertinent progress notes on charts. • 5. Communicates with nursing staff to gather information and discuss patient care. • 6. Communicates appropriate information to family members at the direction of the surgeon. • Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures • Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization Qualifications: • Bachelors degree in physical science required • Master's degree: Must be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant program • Two years recent experience in general surgery preferred. Recent Board eligible graduate acceptable preferred Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications: • Certified in BLS for healthcare providers and ACLS Required • Must be certified or eligible by the NCCPA and Pennsylvania State Board of Medical Education and Licensure We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work