PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - Wound Center

Description

UBMD Surgery has grown to be one of the largest and most respected non-profit surgical practices in Western New York. As a part of the UBMD Physicians Group, we take pride in teaching the next generation of surgeons how to be the doctors of the future, all while providing excellent patient care and outcomes.

Our certified and fellowship-trained surgeons see and treat patients at various locations including Buffalo General Medical Center, Erie County Medical Center, John R. Oishei Childrens Hospital, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, and Buffalo VA Medical Center.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life Insurance, Company Contributed Pension, PTO, and 14 paid Holidays.

UBMD Surgery also hosts company sponsored events and scholarship opportunities available to all employees.

Seeking a FULL TIME Physician Assistant

Title: Physician Assistant

Department: Surgery

Reports to: Chief of Surgery

Pay Range: $95,000 - $110,000 annually

Position Summary: The physician assistant evaluates patients with chronic and complex acute wounds to promote and maintains healing.  Coordinating care with auxiliary services and primary care provider to prevent recurrence. Additionally, evaluating and determining suitability of patients for hyperbaric therapy and supervising care regimen.

Essential Functions:

• Primary job function to evaluate and manage patients with chronic and complex acute wounds in the ECMC Center for Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine

• Follow-up on labs, consultations from other services, and diagnostic studies

• Discharge patients from hospital once criteria are met

• Respond to calls from patients and home nursing care regarding patient problems/ changes in status.

• Initial and follow-up visits in the Center for Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine.

• Perform routine debridements, wound vac changes and other procedures as indicated.

• Respond to nurse and office staff calls and questions regarding patients.

Other Functions:

• Assist physicians and staff to meet compliance requirements

• Participate in continued medical education, and take recertification exams as needed to maintain certification.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited Physician’s Assistant program and certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants

Pay commensurate with education and experience

UBMD Surgery is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees without regard to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender or expression whether or not such gender identity or expression differs from the employees physical sex as assigned at birth (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, predisposing genetic characteristics and information, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, military status, political affiliation or any other factor and/or status protected by law. We expect all employees to adhere to these principles of equality which apply to all aspects of the employment relationship including hiring, job selection, job assignment, compensation, corrective action, termination, access to benefits and training and other privileges of employment.

UBMD Surgery is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace in compliance with local, state and/or federal guidelines.

Salary : $95,000 - $110,000