Physician Assistant-surgical-Orthopedics

The MetroHealth System   CLEVELAND, OH   Full-time
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The Department of Orthopaedics is seeking a Physician's Assistant to assist with patient care in both the OR and clinic.  Experience is preferred. 

As a Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, we treat patients with severe, complicated injuries. Our orthopaedic team has the expertise to repair the most exceedingly difficult fractures. We are specialists in joint replacement, as well as hand and upper extremity services. We also offer a full spectrum of care for foot and ankle problems.

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

 

Delivers direct patient care in collaboration with a physician that includes identification, management and/or referral of health problems. Promotes consumer, family, or community health through preventative health care actions and through patient advocacy. Manages complex illnesses and delivers specialty care. Functions in a supportive role to provide optimum care to surgical patients. Duties encompass the pre-, intra- and post-operative phases. Upholds the standards of the system-wide customer service program.

 


Required:
Graduate of an accredited Physician's Assistant program Current licensure in the State of Ohio Graduate of an approved formal training program for Surgical Assisting or appropriate related certification from an approved military Surgical Assisting Program Knowledgeable in the use of sterile technique and aseptic practices Knowledgeable regarding medications used in an Outpatient Surgical Environment Demonstrated knowledge of suture material and different types of skin stitches Ability to prioritize work assignments and maintain flexibility in a fact-paced environment Must meet the requirements/qualifications for clinical privileges with The MetroHealth System within 90 days of placement within position, and must maintain privileges)

Preferred:
One year of surgical assisting experience



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The MetroHealth System

CLEVELAND, OH