Advanced Practice - General Surgery Opening in Lewiston, ID
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/06/24
**Surgical Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Opening - Lewiston, ID**
Located in West Central Idaho
**Position Details**
- Full-time, permanent
- Group is seeking a skilled professional, with demonstrated leadership abilities and a dedication to providing top quality patient care.
- This person will be responsible for providing high level support to providers during surgeries.
- This skilled professional will work with multiple specialty departments including OB/GYN, Foot & Ankle, and Orthopedics.
**Job Duties**
- Positioning the patient to provide the necessary exposure for the procedure, as well as the surgeon preference
- Providing intraoperative skills such as visualization, trocar insertion, injection of local anesthetics, hemostasis, tissue handling, placement and securing of wound drains, and closure of body planes
- Having knowledge of and using all open, laparoscopic, and robotic equipment necessary for a procedure
- Proficiency in technical skills required during a surgical procedure.
- Utilizing appropriate suturing techniques, according to surgeon preference, to close the incision at the end of the procedure
- Providing postoperative skills in patient care such as applying dressings to surgical wounds, patient transfer and transport, transfer of care, and monitoring for immediate complications
**Requirements**
- Experience working as an advanced practice provider in an acute care setting
**Compensation**
- PTO
- Generous medical, dental and vision insurance
- Long-term disability and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Wellness incentives
- CME allowance
**About Lewiston, ID**
- The Lewiston-Clarkston Valley has a population of approximately 60,000 and is located at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers on the Idaho/Washington border.
- Its an outdoorsmans paradise with almost any outdoor sport available within minutes, including biking, hiking, boating, skiing, rafting, kayaking, hunting, fishing, camping, golfing and much more!
- Easy access to a local airport, the University of Idaho, Washington State University, and Lewis Clark State College.
- Two-hour drive to metropolitan communities of Spokane, WA and Coeur dAlene, ID.
- Moderate four-season climate.
- Safe community with excellent schools. Lewiston High School opened a new facility in 2020 with a direct connection to Lewis Clark State College and a state-of-the-art technical education facility.