Colon Rectal Surgery Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Position Overview

Our clinicians have a depth and breadth of surgical knowledge that are unmatched in the area, with expertise in less invasive techniques and innovative practices. At the Institute for Surgical Excellence, you’ll be a part of a team that is setting the bar for surgical excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and thriving colorectal surgery practice.  

Colorectal surgery focuses on the diagnosis and surgical management of conditions involving the colon, rectum and anus.  This includes managing diseases such as colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), diverticulitis, rectal prolapse and anorectal disorders.  The work involves routine procedures and complex surgical interventions, allowing for a high level of specialization and clinical expertise.

• Full time position with daytime hours of Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• No call requirements

In a Colon Rectal Surgery Physician Assistant career with LVHN, you’ll experience:

• Provide care for patients both in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Responsibilities include seeing new and established patients in outpatient clinic, rounding on patients in the hospital setting, as well as first assisting in anorectal and complex abdominal procedures.
• Advanced abdominal surgeries include open, robotic, and laparoscopic techniques with a focus in minimally invasive surgery using advanced robotics.
• Perform in-office procedures such as incision and drainage of perianal abscesses, hemorrhoid rubber band ligation, anoscopy, pap smear, among others.
• See both new and established patients with a balance of both clinic and operative experience.
• Outpatient clinic will be based primarily at Hecktown Oaks, while inpatient rounding locations include Hecktown Oaks and Muhlenburg. Rarely will the candidate be asked to cover LVHN-Pocono location for both outpatient and inpatient responsibilities.

Benefits & Perks

As a nationally certified Great Place to Work™, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career.  Explore our benefits.

• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
• CME Time and Allowance
• Relocation (if applicable)

Qualifications

• A network champion for Colon Rectal Surgery and a passion for the clinical work
• Current certification through NCCPA
• Current PA medical license or ability to obtain one is required
• New graduates welcome