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Job Summary:

To provide direct care to surgical patients under the supervision of a physician/ surgeon either in a clinical or a hospital setting.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist Surgeon during surgical procedure by carrying out surgical functions as directed by the surgeon in order to ensure optimal results to the patient in clinic, ASC and area hospitals.

• Provide comprehensive inpatient, emergency room, pre- and postoperative evaluation, management, and care of surgical patients.

• Develop comprehensive plan of care and review with supervising physician.

• Assist in surgical rounds and call duties at area hospitals.

• Participate in patient education specific to surgical procedures and post-operative care.

• Perform medication reconciliation and help to arrange appropriate post-discharge follow up for all surgical patients.

• Determine order, interpret and document appropriate tests, treatments and drug prescriptions.

• Collaborate with the physician and other clinical staff members to maintain continuity of care.

• Refer patients to supervising physician or, with physician agreement, to other health/ professionals as appropriate.

• Participate in developing, reviewing and revising medical/surgical protocols.

• Participate in training of staff and students as necessary or indicated.

• Perform other related duties as directed.