Physician Assistant | General Surgery

Patient Care & Clinical Leadership

• Lead daily rounds on general surgery patients, managing pre- and post-operative care
• Document comprehensive progress notes and place appropriate clinical orders
• Perform bedside procedures including I&D, wound debridement, central line placement, chest tube placement, and wound vac management

Consultation & Surgical Support

• Evaluate new consults in the ED and for admitted patients across general, HPB, colorectal, vascular, and specialty surgical services
• Provide skilled surgical assistance in the OR, supporting complex procedures across multiple specialties
• Manage a diverse patient population, primarily adults with occasional pediatric patients (age 14+)

Team Collaboration & On-Call Coverage

• Communicate effectively with attending physicians, residents, and interdisciplinary team members to prioritize patient safety and clinical excellence
• Respond to emergent OR cases during on-call coverage (approximately 6 times per month from home with 1-hour report time)
• Provide weekend on-call support (approximately 1-2 weekend days per month, scheduled in advance)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current certification and licensure as a Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan
• Current BLS, ACLS, ATLS/PALS, DEA, and CSL credentials
• Clinical experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
• Demonstrated proficiency with bedside procedures (I&D, wound debridement, chest tube placement, central line placement, and wound vac management)

Preferred Qualifications

• Surgical first assist experience, particularly in an OR setting
• Specialized training or certification in surgical assistance
• 2+ years of acute care experience in a surgical setting

Candidates with PA/NP experience will be considered regardless of prior OR first-assist experience, with surgical first-assist experience considered preferred.