Surgery - General Physician Assistant
Surgery - General Physician Assistant
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APP General Surgery & Wound CareDepartment: General Surgery Wound CareSchedule Type: Flexible ScheduleLocation: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112Job OverviewSeeking an NP or PA for locum coverage in...
APP General Surgery & Wound Care
Department: General Surgery Wound Care
Schedule Type: Flexible Schedule
Location: 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112
Job Overview
Seeking an NP or PA for locum coverage in the General Surgery Wound Care Department. This role is to cover a maternity leave and involves inpatient wound care management, surgical procedures, and coordination with the surgical team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Wound Management & Procedures:
- Perform debridement of wounds in the OR and at the bedside.
- Apply negative pressure wound therapy (wound vac).
- Inpatient Rounding:
- Conduct daily rounds on wound consults and follow up on established inpatients.
- Optimize wound care treatment plans for potential OR debridement.
- Surgical Coordination & Collaboration:
- Work closely with the supervising physician and an additional NP.
- Manage a shared patient load of approximately 15 patients per day.
Schedule & Work Environment:
- Work Hours: Monday Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
- On-Call Responsibilities: None.
- Support Staff: Collaborate with a supervising MD and another NP.
- EMR System: EPIC (same system for both clinic and hospital).
Qualifications:
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
- Experience in wound care and general surgery preferred.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
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Date Posted
3 months ago