Physician Assistant

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

• Performs invasive procedures, such as thoracenteses, chest tube insertions, placement of central venous, dialysis and Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial 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 surgeon, often assisting several surgeons in a single practice

• Has exacting knowledge of each surgeon's 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