Career Center

ChristianaCare is currently recruiting for a highly motivated Physician Assistant to join our Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgical Team. The selected candidate will assist high volume MIGS surgeons with clinical, surgical and other division-related activities. They will provide specialized care focusing on conditions including fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain and endometriosis in both inpatient and outpatient settings under the supervision of a licensed, fellowship-trained physician. The candidate will also participate in research and quality improvement projects related to this subspecialty.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Within the scope of their education, training, and credentialing, evaluate, diagnose, and treat MIGS patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Assist MIGS surgeons in first or second surgical assist roles including laparoscopic, robotic, and open cases
• Assist with preoperative and postoperative management of patients
• Perform history and physical examinations.
• Transcribe orders to be co-signed by supervising physician.
• Assess patients postoperatively in the hospital and office for routine vs non-routine postop courses
• Function in a lead role in the development and execution of a MIGS Endometriosis Center
• Engage in diagnosis, treatment and coordination of care plans
• Serve as a primary resource for nurses and patients
• Participate in research endeavors as they relate to Minimally Invasive Gyn Surgery
• Assist with the identification and consent of patients for research studies, data collection, and coordination of research efforts

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Experience with the DaVinci robotic Si and Xi platforms preferred
• Licensure or license eligible for Delaware and Pennsylvania
• National certification by NCCPA
• BLS required

EEO Statement: Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

UPDATE: ChristianaCare is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our patients and caregivers. As we continue to meet the needs of our caregivers and our community through the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment to health and safety requires that we take new steps to ensure a safe environment for medical care for our patients and a workplace that avoids preventable harm for our caregivers. For this reason, vaccination for COVID-19 is required for all caregivers at ChristianaCare and is considered a safety standard that is job-related and consistent with business necessity for all caregivers.