Job Information
Surgery Care Affiliates Physn Asst Per Diem - Aventura Medical Tower Surgery Center in Aventura, Florida
Overview
Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.
As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:
We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.
We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.
We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.
We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.
The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going—and the growing career opportunities for YOU.
Responsibilities
Acts as First Assistant to the surgeon during surgical procedures i.e., holds retractors, ties off vessels and tissues, repairs incisions and lacerations, cuts and cauterizes tissues, etc., as needed and as directed for a wide variety of surgical cases i.e., orthopedic, general surgery, vascular, etc. Performs complex surgical techniques as needed and as directed by physician.
All other specific tasks delegated by supervising physician in accordance with the incumbent’s knowledge and experience developed under the supervising physician.
Performs all activities in accordance with established policies and protocols i.e., all orders supervised and countersigned by physician, etc.
Qualifications
Must hold certification/licensure as a PA-C or NP.
At minimum 5+ years surgical experience as a First Assistant.
Ability to build and maintain business relationships and retain and grow the business.
Must possess strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality.
Reliable transportation and willingness to work at multiple locations as needed.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with team members, hospital staff and physicians.
USD $41.00/Hr. USD $73.08/Hr.