About this opportunity
Surgery Partners lists this Physician Assistant, Surgical opportunity in durango, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Physician Assistant, Surgical
Job Summary: The Surgical Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive medical care to surgical patients under the supervision of a licensed surgeon. This role includes pre-operative assessment, intraoperative assistance, and post-operative management to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective patient care throughout the surgical continuum.
Reports To: Supervising Physician | Director, Outpatient Services
Salary Range: $129,875- $169,582 (salary range is intentionally broad as pay will be determined based on qualifications, experience and eligibility for bonuses)
Essential Job Functions
Perform pre-operative patient evaluations, including history and physical examinations
Assist surgeons during operative procedures, including first assist duties as credentialed
Manage post-operative care, including rounding, wound care, and discharge planning
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging within scope of practice
Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the surgical team
Document patient encounters accurately in electronic health record (EHR) systems
Communicate effectively with patients, families, surgeons, nurses, and ancillary staff
Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Additional Duties Participate in on-call coverage and surgical rotations as required
Assist with patient education regarding procedures, recovery, and follow-up care
Support quality improvement initiatives and clinical best practices
Participate in departmental meetings, training, and continuing medical education
Perform other duties as assigned by supervising physician or administration
Minimum Requirements
Education: Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current Physician Assistant licensure in the state of practice
NCCPA certification required
Experience: Previous experience in a surgical setting preferred (new graduates may be considered depending on specialty)
Experience assisting in operative procedures and managing post-operative patients preferred
Physical Requirements Ability to stand for prolonged periods during surgical procedures
Ability to lift, position, and transfer patients as needed (up to 50 pounds with assistance)
Manual dexterity to perform surgical assisting and clinical procedures
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-stress environments
Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures
Environmental hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps, blood, body fluids, various infectious/communicable diseases, infectious medical waste, radiation, and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste, proximity to moving mechanical parts. Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.
ASH IMMUNIZATIONS AND VACCINATIONS REQUIREMENTS – Aligns with CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals
Influenza- documentation of current seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year)
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination
Varicella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization
Tuberculosis Screening - Documentation of a two-step TB skin test within the past year OR lab verification of a negative TB Gold or T-Spot tuberculin test within the past 6 months
* VACCINE RECORDS OR EVIDENCE OF IMMUNITY ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO 1ST DAY OF SCHEDULED WORK
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
durango, CO, 81302, US
Who can apply
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