Physician Assistant

Handles daily patient roundspatient education and discharge summaries. Performs patient histories and physical exams

- Performs invasive proceduressuch as thoracenteseschest tube insertionsplacement of central venousdialysis and Swan-Ganz cathetersarterial lines and intra-aortic balloon pumps

- Exhibits autonomy in the operating room when required

- Performs first assistant duties on all adult and pediatric cases

- Meets the specific needs of the attending surgeonoften assisting several surgeons in a single practice

- Has exacting knowledge of each surgeons idiosyncrasies to expedite the procedure and limit patient morbidity and mortality

- Uses knowledge of medical model to promote synergistic relationship between physician and PA

- Performs duties of a primary care PA