Physician Assistant, General Surgery

Job description

Come work with our surgical team at Stillwater Surgical Associates!
Questions? Please contact:
Joe A. Ogle, PT/ATC
Director, Physician Recruitment
Stillwater Medical
Office: 405.707.3307
[email protected]
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides health care in collaboration with physician(s); assists supervising physician in surgery, clinic, hospital, and on-call, as needed. Manages selected cases according to established protocols; maintains case histories, medical reports, and other records; prepares treatment plans; orders x-rays and other diagnostic procedures; writes prescriptions according to protocols; refers acute and chronic care patients; patient education counseling; conducts health assessments utilizing diagnostic tools and laboratory tests.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Currently licensed by the Oklahoma State Board of Licensure and Supervision.
• Demonstrates graduation from an approved school for Physician Assistants.
• Experience in a clinic or ambulatory setting preferred.
• National certification as Physician Assistant.
• Licensed under the supervision of an Active Staff physician.
• Physically and mentally able to conduct job duties as listed.
• Maintains malpractice coverage as defined by the Board of Trustees.
• Current CPR card or completion of course within 30 days of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have adequate perception of sounds or adequate hearing with corrections.
• Adequate vision, or correctable with glasses/contacts, to prepare reports, evaluate patients, and read written materials.
• Able to discriminate minute details.
• Able to communicate (written and oral) in English.
• Able to frequently lift at least 60 lbs., reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Able to hear, see, and feel to accurately assess, monitor, and administer care.
• Possesses fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to give care (i.e.: Administer medications and handle instruments).
• Able to work in a latex-burdened environment.