Physician Assistant

Precision Healthcare Specialists is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and motivated Physician Assistant (PA) to join our colorectal surgery team. The PA will work closely with our colorectal surgeons to provide comprehensive care to patients throughout the continuum of treatment, including office visits, pre-operative and post-operative care, and ongoing follow-up.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced surgical specialty, have strong clinical and communication skills, and be able to work independently while collaborating closely with physicians and the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients in the outpatient colorectal surgery setting.
• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Assess patient conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician.
• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient management.
• Provide post-operative follow-up care and monitor patient recovery.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, procedures, and follow-up care.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory tests, imaging, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe medications and treatments within the scope of licensure and practice.
• Perform appropriate office-based procedures within the PA's training, experience, and scope of practice.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and determine when physician evaluation or additional intervention is needed.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, surgical facilities, and other members of the care team.
• Coordinate patient care with hospitals, surgery centers, primary care providers, and other specialists as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Review diagnostic results and communicate findings and recommendations to patients.
• Assist with surgical and procedural care as appropriate to training and practice needs.
• Respond to patient questions and concerns in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, clinical policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement and other practice initiatives as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.