Physician Assistant Plastic Surgery

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is an integrated health system serving the Puget Sound region, offering access to some of the country s most prestigious experts and hospitals that are internationally known for superior quality. With a team of 18,000 team members, including nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers, we unite the brightest healthcare minds in the region to provide world-class clinical excellence at 10 hospitals and nearly 300 sites of care throughout the Puget Sound area.

Plastic Surgery Physician Assistant Position:

King County, WA

Physician Assistant (P.A.) opportunity with a busy plastic surgery practice in Federal Way. Our new PA will provide services and contribute to the design and delivery of high quality, cost effective, values- based patient care for our patients under the supervision of a Plastic Surgeon based on the campus of St. Francis Hospital, part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

Candidates should be interested in both clinic and surgical duties in the hospital operating department. The plastic surgeon you will be joining specializes in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the breast, body and face. He has special interests in body contouring and breast reconstruction. Finally, he treats a wide range of conditions such as skin cancer, complex wound reconstruction and nerve conditions of the upper extremity (ex. carpal tunnel syndrome).

Monday-Friday work schedule with flexibility into the evening if cases run longer than expected. Some on-call duties should be expected.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform physical examinations, record medical histories, and formulate accurate diagnoses under surgeon s supervision. Review patient records.
• Assists with surgeries and inpatient rounding.
• Consult with physician(s) when warranted to assess patient condition and treatment.
• Ensure that medical charts, patient billing and related administrative duties are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure that same day care is available to patients with acute illness or minor injuries.
• Participate in the development and implementation of clinic policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of medical procedures and treatment, including participating in professional development activities and maintaining professional affiliations.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees as assigned.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Provides patient education. Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Perform similar and incidental duties as assigned and complete them in a timely manner.
• Use Universal Precautions including personal protective equipment for anticipated contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Requirements:

• Minimum of one year work experience as an advanced practice provider in any surgical specialty
• Graduate from a Physician Assistant program
• Licensed in the state of Washington as a PA by the time of employment
• Board certified by the time of employment
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association CPR certification.