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26 Nov
Full-Time Thoracic Surgical Oncology (non-cardiac Thoracic) PA – Augusta, Georgia
Job Description
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Minimum Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university from a recognized Physician Assistant program, National Board Certification of Physician Assistants, licensure to practice from the Georgia State Board of Medical Examiners, and three or more years’ experience as a Physician Assistant in the area of specialty
Several years of Operating Room, Intensive Care Unit, or Ward experience with cardiac, thoracic and/or vascular surgery patients
Knowledge of thoracic oncology procedures
Excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computer databases
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; lift patients; work with a diverse population
Ability to maintain confidentiality
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Preferred
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Three or more years’ of experience as a Physician Assistant in a Cardiothoracic and/or Thoracic Oncology practice
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Responsibilities
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The Physician Assistant Specialty position is responsible for assisting physicians in Thoracic Oncology Surgery with pre, intra and post-operative care and to follow and maintain continuity of care among the patients receiving chronic therapeutic procedures. The duties include, but are not limited to: performing history and physical examinations, consultations, writing admissions and perioperative orders, recording progress notes, procedure notes, and brief operative notes; acquiring/analyzing patient care data and information and present findings and recommendations to attending surgeons; participating in daily patient rounds and providing in-house call when needed; manage the care of inpatients, evaluating new patients and establishing in clinic setting, dictating clinic notes, operative notes, and discharge summaries; appropriate prescription privileges in accordance with DEA regulations and Georgia State laws; First or Second assist the attending surgeons during cardiac procedures and general thoracic procedures to include, placement of drains, catheters, pacing wires, chest tubes, and central lines as directed by attending surgeon; provide patient education and family counseling regarding health care plans and procedures; participate in on-going competency and on-going nurse education programs in the operating room, intensive care unit, and patient care wards; assist in teaching students, interns, and residents in complex cardiothoracic techniques and procedures; and other duties as assigned.
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Shift/Salary
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Shift: Days/M-F
Salary: $80,202/Annual Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience of candidate Pay Grade: 25 Recruitment Period: Until Filled |
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Other Information
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This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. “Georgia Regents University of Augusta is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success.”Georgia Regents University of Augusta is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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Georgia Regents University of Augusta is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.
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Conditions of Employment
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All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review. For specific positions, the final candidate may be subject to a (pre-employment) credit check.
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