Physician Assistant Surgical, per diem

Griffin Hospital is seeking a per-diem or part-time physician assistant to support surgical services. **MAIN FUNCTION** : • Cover the inpatient surgical service including general surgical patients as well as patients on the orthopedic, neurosurgery, bariatric, plastic surgery, urology, thoracic & colorectal services. • Monitor and manage patients admitted to surgical services 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a rotating basis working 12 or 24 hour shifts. • Provide first assist in the operating room for an exciting variety of surgical procedures. • Independently perform procedures including chest tube and central line placements as well as wound-vac applications at the direction of the supervising physician. • Provide surgical consults as needed in the emergency room. **EDUCATION:** Applicants must have current NCCPA certification, active CT license, CT Controlled Substance and DEA registration. **EXPERIENCE:** Surgical experience or completion of a surgical training program is strongly preferred. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled