Job ID: 1880

Type: PA

State: NY

Area: Buffalo area

Specialty: PA

Description: Medical Center is seeking Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Physician Assistant to join our team - This role supports surgical operations, inpatient management, outpatient clinical care, and consultative services. - Responsibilities may include operating room first assist duties, inpatient rounding, outpatient clinic visits, and participation in on-call coverage for the service. - Surgical PAs commonly assist surgeons during procedures, perform perioperative evaluations, and manage postoperative care under physician supervision. - Performs comprehensive patient evaluations including history and physical examinations for surgical consultations, preoperative assessments, and postoperative care. - Assists surgeons in the operating room by functioning as first or second assist during surgical procedures, providing exposure, tissue handling, suturing, hemostasis, and wound closure as directed by the surgeon. - Conducts inpatient rounds and evaluates hospitalized patients, documenting clinical findings and collaborating with the supervising physician on care plans. - Orders and interprets diagnostic tests including laboratory studies and imaging to support surgical evaluation and management. - Develops and implements treatment plans for surgical patients in collaboration with the supervising physician. - Provides outpatient clinic care including new patient consultations, postoperative follow-up visits, and management of surgical complications. - Participates in call coverage for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery service, responding to urgent consultations, emergency department evaluations, and inpatient issues under physician supervision. - Maintains accurate, complete, and timely documentation within the electronic medical record. - Provides patient and family education regarding surgical procedures, postoperative care, medications, and recovery expectations. - Coordinates care with multidisciplinary teams including nursing staff, anesthesia providers, hospitalists, and other specialty services to ensure continuity of care. - Demonstrates proficiency in surgical and procedural skills appropriate to the specialty. - Participates in quality improvement initiatives, clinical education, and service line development as appropriate. - Maintains a safe and compliant work environment by adhering to hospital policies, procedures, and infection control standards. - Delivers exemplary patient-centered care to ensure a positive patient experience across the organization. - Performs other duties assigned by supervising physicians or management. - Specialized Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of surgical anatomy, perioperative care, and operating room protocols, ability to function as a surgical first or second assist during operative procedures, Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and healthcare technology - Base salary range - ($120k-$140k) commensurate with experience - Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement) - Paid time off, CME allowance, and malpractice coverage - 1-2 years experience as a Physician Assistant in a surgical specialty, acute care, or hospital-based setting preferred - License/Registration/Certification: Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) by the New York State of New York - Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, required - H VISA OK

Community/Facility info: The fastest-growing hospital system in Western New York. We provide the best care because we have the region’s leading physicians, the best nursing staff in the area and the most technologically advanced treatment options – including a Level One Trauma Center. Less than 20 minutes from most suburbs. Regional center for trauma, burn, rehabilitation and cardiac care, and is also a major teaching facility for the University at Buffalo. One of the largest chemical-dependency treatment centers in Western New York and is the only Buffalo-area hospital that offers a psychiatrist in the emergency room and chemical-dependency evaluations, both 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A major teaching facility for the University at Buffalo's psychiatry program—is certified and licensed to provide electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), an accepted treatment for depression. All treatment programs are certified by the New York State Office of Mental Health, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). Services specific are 132 inpatient psychiatry beds, including a 16-bed inpatient adolescent unit and an 18-bed inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit; 53 chemical-dependency beds, including 35 rehab (recently increased from 20) and 18 detox; a Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP); three chemical-dependency outpatient centers (including one for vocational rehab); six extended-observation beds (EOBs), with one dedicated for adolescents; and an on-site outpatient psychiatry clinic.

Contact: For more information please contact Ben Ferro at [email protected] or call 716-689-6000.