We are seeking a full time Surgical Physician Assistant to join our team!

Catalyst Medical 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 our providers during surgeries. Our ideal candidate will bring a positive and caring attitude, excellent communication skills, a passion for team-based care and experience. This skilled professional will work with multiple specialty departments including OB/GYN, Foot & Ankle, and Orthopedics.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Must have graduated from an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program
• Currently hold an unrestricted license and current certification, with no sanctions or exclusion from HHS/OIG
• Experience working as an advanced practice provider in an acute care setting

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: PTO | generous medical, dental and vision insurance | long-term disability and life insurance| 401(k) retirement plan | wellness incentives | CME allowance

Why Lewiston, Idaho?

• 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.
• It’s an outdoorsman’s 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 d’Alene, 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.

To learn more about Lewiston, Idaho, check out these sites:

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