Physician Assistant Trauma Surgery

Geisinger

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimeSurgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Geisinger as a Physician Assistant Trauma Surgery in United States.

Key Responsibilities

inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department

specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Position Details: Education: Master's Degree

Physician Assistant (Required) Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification

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Benefits & Compensation

for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger.

Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Geisinger as a Physician Assistant Trauma Surgery.

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationAssessmentDiagnosisTreatmentFollow-up CareElectronic Medical RecordDiagnostic TestingPrescribing MedicationEvidenced Based PracticeProcedure PerformancePatient AdvocacyHealth EducationTriageTelephone CommunicationCare Management KnowledgePatient Safety

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies and maintain current certification from the NCCPA along with Basic Life Support Certification. The role requires proficiency in autonomous patient care, accurate documentation, and adherence to clinical policies and ethical standards.

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Position Insights

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at Geisinger is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Evaluation, Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment, Follow-up Care, Electronic Medical Record, Diagnostic Testing, Prescribing Medication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant collaborates with physicians to provide comprehensive care to patients, involving evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, ordering and interpreting tests, and prescribing medication within their scope of practice. Responsibilities also include performing procedures, commun...

Benefits package: Healthcare benefits, Vision, Dental, Domestic partners benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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