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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health

General Surgery Physician Assistant

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health, Manchester, New Hampshire, us, 03103


Overview

General Surgery Physician AssistantDartmouth Health - Manchester, NH

The Department of Surgery at Dartmouth Health is looking for a PA to join our general surgery team in Manchester, NH.

This person will join a collaborative team of physicians and PAs providing world-class care to our community.

Overview:General surgery, bariatric surgery, and colorectal surgery4-day work weekNo weekend or night callEstablished patient baseMix of clinic, hospital rounding, and ORRequirements:

Graduate of an accredited PA academic programNCCPA certificationEligible for PA licensure in the State of NHEligible for Federal DEA RegistrationBLS certificationKey Clinical Responsibilities:

First Assist in OR, laparoscopic, and open proceduresEvaluate patients in outpatient clinicPerform inpatient rounding and consultsInitiate admission/discharge of patientsInitiate referrals to other providers as necessaryFunction as a member of the multidisciplinary bariatric care teamEvaluate patient's progress during follow-up visits and implement revised plan of care as necessary.Provide patient education.Provide guidance and counseling for both individuals and families.Demonstrate patient advocacy that ensures the patient's right to privacy, confidentiality, and informed consent.

About Us:

As New Hampshire's only academic health system, Dartmouth Health is the state's most expansive provider of care and the largest private employer. Primarily serving New Hampshire and Vermont, as well as patients from across northern New England, we are a non-profit, fully integrated healthcare delivery network of more than 2,300 providers practicing in virtually every area of medicine.

About Manchester, NH:

Having been ranked #1 Small City and Best Place to Live and Raise a Family (Fortune & Money magazines), Manchester, located in southern New Hampshire, sits on the Merrimack River about 58 miles north of Boston. It is home to museums, theaters, the NH Symphony, Opera League of NH, and outdoor recreation including skiing and snow tubing. Sports fans will find plenty to love here as well. Manchester hosts the Fisher Cats, a Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team; the Monarchs - an American Hockey League affiliate of the LA Kings; the Manchester Wolves Arena Football team; and the NH Phantoms soccer team belonging to the United Soccer League's Second Division. Manchester's proximity to New England's top-rated ski mountains, the seacoast, and Boston make this an amazing place to live!