Bariatric Surgical Physician Assistant - Kent Hospital and Women & Infants
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Job Description
Care New England is seeking a full time Bariatric Surgical Physician Assistant to join our robust Bariatric team at Kent and Women & Infants Hospitals. This provider will be an integral part of the department that is built on the premise of collaborative, team-oriented providers with intersecting skills and interests that include providing quality medical care.
Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday daytime work
Job Responsibilities Include
- OR 1stassist in bariatric and general cases
- Inpatient management
Outpatient Clinic
- Work alongside experienced, reputable, collegial group of physicians and advanced practice providers (APP)
- Regular mentorship and collaboration amongst providers
- EPIC implemented system wide
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Certified by NCCPA.
- Active Rhode Island PA, CSR, and DEA license or eligible.
- 1+ prior surgical experience required, knowledge of robotic bariatric surgery preferred
About Us
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.
EEO Statements
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will provide OR assistance for bariatric and general surgical cases while managing inpatient and outpatient care. They will work collaboratively within a team of physicians and advanced practice providers to deliver high-quality medical services.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Bariatric Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 76% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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