Physician Assistant Surgical Specialist Bariatrics
Physician Assistant Surgical Specialist Bariatrics
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Job Description
At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.
Job Title: Physician Assistant Bariatrics and General Surgery
Department: Bariatric Surgery
Position Summary:
Performs patient care both in the outpatient and inpatient settings as part of the bariatric and general surgery services. Duties include managing a clinic schedule for bariatric patients performing physical exams interpreting lab results and prescribing and managing medication for both general surgery and bariatric patients. Additionally the APP will assist in the OR with general surgery and bariatric cases (open laparoscopic and robotic).
Candidate will actively be involved in a wellsupported team of surgeons and other APPs and will help to manage patients in house.
Essential Duties:
Able to perform and document consults admission history and physicals progress notes and discharge documentation on all inpatients
Able to perform and document clinical visits for consultations pre and post op visits and other follow up visits
Interprets lab results imaging and other diagnostic tests to form an appropriate treatment plan in conjunction with the physician
First and second assists surgeons in the OR for general surgery and bariatric cases.
Relevant requirements:
Licensed Registered or Certified in the State of Maine or able to obtain
Graduate of accredited physician assistant program; NCCPA certified or graduate of an accredited nurse practitioner program; AANPCB certified
Must complete 100 hours of CME every two 2 years and take the recertification exam every six 10 years.
2 years experience as an APP preferred but not required
Previous surgical experience preferred particularly with general bariatric and robotic surgery
BLS and ACLS certified
Pertinent information:
Four 10 hour shifts per week with rotating weekends and holidays
28 days of sick/vacation time
5 CME days and $3000 towards CME per year
Reimbursement for 1 membership per year
If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity we look forward to reviewing your application!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
