PA Surgery First Assist- Ortho Hand- NRV

Company: Carillion Health System
Location: Christiansburg
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

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PA Surgery First Assist- Ortho Hand- NRV

Christiansburg, VA, US, 24073

Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Day/Evening/Night

Facility: CNRVMC - Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

Requisition Number: 151559

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

Carilion Clinic Orthopedics- Blacksburg/Christiansburg has a full-time opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) in Ortho-Hand. Will provide surgical first assist services, care for patients in clinic, and provide orthopaedic first call coverage. On average 4 call days per month are required. Additional call is available for additional pay.

The Physician Assistant - Surgical First Assist provides billable surgical first assist services. They spend part of their work time providing surgical assist services. The rest of the time is spent working with patients doing pre-surgical assessments, rounding post surgery and providing post surgical assessment and care. This role includes responsibility for identifying the patient's health status through taking of health histories; performing physical examinations; initiating screening and diagnostic procedures; management of minor trauma and acute health problems; health maintenance and clinical management of stable or chronically ill patients. May see a large volume of patients per workday.

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program required.

Experience: Clinical experience appropriate to specific practice/ department preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Current Physician Assistants license (PA) required. DEA licensure required. AHA BLS-HCP certification required. Advanced life support is preferred and is required for those who may use a defibrillator in their practice.

Other: Meets credentialing requirements. Qualifies for malpractice insurance and is accepted by Carilion Clinic's malpractice insurance carrier. Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers. Maintains open and supportive communications between all department members and other employees, patients and their family members. Commitment to continued professional development.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 151559

Employment Status: Full time

Location: CNRVMC - Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

Shift: Day/Evening/Night

Shift Details: Clinic, OR, and Call

Recruiter: KARYN B FARRELL

Recruiter Phone: 540-224-5383

Recruiter Email: KBFarrell@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Total Rewards

What matters to you is important to us-like benefits, rewards, and resources to improve your life. Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

* Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
* Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
* Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
* Remote Work Options
* Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
* Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
* Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
* Discounts on childcare
* Continued education and training

Find more about Carilion Clinic's benefits by vising our Total Rewards Page.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Blacksburg

Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia

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