Surgical Physician Assistant
Current• Obtains detail history, physical exams, assessment and plans in inpatient and outpatient settings• Critically analyze lab results, imaging and data, and clinical information to properly diagnose and treat conditions related to thoracic surgery• Management of chest tubes, feeding tubes, total parenteral nutrition, and anticoagulation. • Rapidly assess and respond to medical emergencies• Collaborate with multidisciplinary health care team to coordinate quality patient care• Operating room skills: robotic first assist, first assist, draping, foley and chest tube placement, closure of wounds via sutures, staples and Dermabond; wound and skin care, post-operative dressings• Educate patients and their families on disease, surgical course, prevention, and treatment