Certified by the NCCPA and licensed in any U.S. state or territory.
Minimum of one year of experience in a surgical or plastic surgery setting preferred.
Proficiency with electronic medical records.
Current BLS certification.
Responsibilities
Conduct initial and follow-up evaluations of patients in clinic and inpatient units.
Assist the Plastic Surgeon in the operating room and during procedures.
Manage wound care, suture removal, dressing changes, and minor procedures.
Document patient encounters in the electronic health record within 72 hours.
Assist with scheduling, care coordination, and patient education.
Maintain accurate and complete records of patient encounters and follow-ups.
Benefits
Full-time schedule with consistent hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Opportunities to work closely with experienced plastic surgeons in a specialized field of medicine.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Physician Assistant - Plastic Surgery Location: Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr., VAMC 1030 Jefferson Avenue. Position Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.mKey Responsibilities:
Conduct initial and follow-up evaluations of patients in clinic and inpatient units.
Assist the Plastic Surgeon in the operating room and during procedures.
Manage wound care, suture removal, dressing changes, and minor procedures.
Document patient encounters in the electronic health record (CPRS) within 72 hours.
Assist with scheduling, care coordination, and patient education.
Maintain accurate and complete records of patient encounters and follow-ups.
Qualifications:
Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited PA program.
Certified by the NCCPA and licensed in any U.S. state or territory.
Minimum of one year of experience working in a surgical or plastic surgery setting preferred.
