Physician Assistant- Surgery, Endocrinology - Full Time

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The Physician Assistant (PA) assesses, plans, and provides patient care, under the supervision of a physician. An employee in this position also examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles medical data, including patients’ health history and physical examination results.

• First assist in OR for thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and other endocrine surgical procedures.
• Perform preoperative assessments and develop care plans for endocrine surgery patients.
• Manage postoperative care, including monitoring for complications and coordinating follow-up.
• Order and interpret imaging and laboratory studies relevant to patient/disease.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, and recovery expectations.
• Makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
• Performs minor procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing, and wound care.
• Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and maintains records of treatments and results.
• Provides general health education and assists with emergency treatment and complex procedures.
• Answers calls and participates in audits and inquiries related to billed services.
• Records concise, accurate, and legible documentation of medical data on patients’ charts.
• Reports and documents significant information and changes in patients’ conditions.
• Interprets laboratory and radiological findings as they relate to patients' clinical presentation and current treatments.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.