Barbour Plastic Surgery LLC Physician Assistant - Certified FAIRFAX, VA · Alexandria, VA · Full time

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Barbour Plastic Surgery offers cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, restorative nerve surgery, and treatment options for traumatic injuries to the hand, fingers and wrist. As a fellowship trained hand and peripheral nerve specialist, Dr. Barbour helps his patients regain mobility and alleviate symptoms. We have Occupational Therapy on site available to all patients and outside referrals. Dr. Barbour and his team value education, both for his patients and his peers. He is active in the plastic and reconstructive surgery community and shares his experience and expertise to advance the field and the quality of care for men and women. He has staffed our practice with exceptional medical professionals and support staff who share his vision of patient care and safety.

Busy Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Practice is looking for a Physician Assistant (PA-C). Prior experience in orthopedic surgery, trauma surgery or wound care is preferred.

The PA will mostly be responsible to conduct pre-and post-op appointments, see wound care and trauma patients, serve as first-assist on operative days, and round on hospital patients.

The ideal candidate must have:

• Knowledge of all aspects of reconstructive surgery, orthopedic surgery and wound care
• Ability to perform surgical consults and pre-qualify patients for the surgeon
• Ability to perform pre-operative consultations and prepare patients for their upcoming surgery
• Review labs, EKGs and assist in clearing patients for surgery
• Prescribes medication for patients pre and post operatively as needed
• Experience in assisting surgeries as a first assist, including suturing
• Ability to perform post-operative appointments for surgery patients independently from post-op day 1 to post-op year 1, and anywhere in between. Must be able to identify problems/complications and assist in resolving them
• Must be able to take care of wounds/chronic and acute
• Ability to train/supervise nurses and medical assistants when necessary
• Knowledge of explaining and/or discussing skin care, lasers, and injectables with potential patients is a plus, but willingness to learn is a must.
• Must be mature, compassionate, articulate, and enjoys patient care and patient advocacy, and has great organizational skills.
• Knowledge of ModMed EMR is a plus
• Knowledge of Spanish is a plus

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Salary position with variable/flexible hours.

Benefits include health insurance, PTO & 401K plan.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Healthcare setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center
• Burn center
• Clinic
• ER
• Hospital
• Inpatient
• Level I trauma center
• Medical office
• Operating room
• Outpatient
• Private practice

Medical specialties:

• Plastic Surgery
• Surgery
• Trauma Medicine
• Wound Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairfax, VA 22031: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person