Catholic Health System

Physician Assistant Surgery SCH

Catholic Health System • $90K — $120K *
Buffalo, NY 14221In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Licensed Physician Assistant in New York State
  • Current NYS license
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program for Physician Assistants
  • Infection Control Training certificate preferred
  • Board Certification by NCCPA mandatory
  • Meets credentialing requirements through the Medical Staff office
  • One year of surgical experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care to patients as part of a multi-disciplinary health team
  • Follow established protocols and Physician Written Practice Agreement
  • Respond to surgical on-call emergencies
  • Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to ensure quality patient care
  • Manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment
  • Document patient care activities accurately and timely
  • Educate patients and families on care plans

Benefits

  • Full-time work status
  • Variable shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Participation in a multi-disciplinary health team
  • Professional development opportunities through training and certifications
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Full Job Description
Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: Variable shifts

Summary:

The Physician Assistant is a dependent health care provider who, working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients. All duties and responsibilities must be accomplished with the guidelines of the established protocols and in accordance with the Physician Written Practice Agreement as required by New York State.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

  • Licensed Physician Assistant in New York State
  • Current NYS license
  • Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree as a Physician Assistant
  • Infection Control Training certificate desired
  • Board Certification by NCCPA required
  • Meets credentialing requirements as appropriate through the Medical Staff office


EXPERIENCE

  • One (1) year surgical experience preferred.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Respond to surgical on-call emergencies.

About Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. The system is comprised of four hospitals, including Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, and Sisters of Charity Hospital, as well as several other healthcare facilities. Catholic Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
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Size
17,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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