General Summary:
The ideal candidate would serve as an integral role in the global management of breast surgery patients, including all aspects of Peri-operative care from performing patient histories and daily rounds to invasive surgical procedures.
The APP, under the supervision of the Physicians is responsible for:
Performs patient histories and physical exams in the office and hospital settingExhibits autonomy in the operating room when requiredPerforms first assistant duties.Meets the specific needs of the attending surgeon, often assisting several surgeons in a single practiceHas exacting knowledge of each surgeon's idiosyncrasies to expedite the procedure and limit patient morbidity and mortalityUses knowledge of medical model to promote synergistic relationship between physician and PAPost-op- Writes orders in the recovery room, talks with family, visits patients perf...