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Wellstar Medical Group is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) practice in Roswell, GA.
Job Summary:
The Physician Assistant (PA) – Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, is an integral member of a high-performing surgical team providing comprehensive care to patients with complex benign gynecologic conditions. Working in close collaboration with a highly productive MIGS surgeon, the Physician Assistant supports the full continuum of care, including new patient evaluation, preoperative assessment, postoperative management, follow-up care, and ongoing management of established patients.
The position is designed to maximize patient access, clinical efficiency, surgical throughput, and continuity of care by allowing the Physician Assistant to practice at the top of their license. The PA will maintain an independent patient schedule within an established collaborative practice model while also supporting the surgeon in the operating room and managing perioperative patient needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Outpatient Clinical Care
Evaluate and manage new and established gynecologic patients within the PA's scope of practice.
Obtain comprehensive medical and gynecologic histories and perform appropriate physical and pelvic examinations.
Develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician as appropriate.
Evaluate patients presenting with conditions commonly managed by a MIGS practice, including: Uterine fibroids
Endometriosis
Adenomyosis
Chronic pelvic pain
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Ovarian and adnexal masses
Pelvic adhesions
Dysmenorrhea
Complex benign gynecologic conditions
Order and interpret appropriate laboratory testing, imaging, and diagnostic studies within scope of practice.
Provide medication management and nonsurgical treatment for appropriate gynecologic conditions.
Conduct follow-up visits for patients undergoing conservative or medical management.
Identify changes in clinical condition requiring escalation to the surgeon.
2. Independent PA Clinic
Maintain a dedicated patient schedule to expand access and optimize surgeon capacity.
Appropriate PA visits may include:
New patient evaluations appropriate for APP management
Established patient follow-ups
Postoperative visits
Preoperative evaluations
Imaging and laboratory follow-up
Medication follow-up
Chronic pelvic pain management
Endometriosis follow-up
Abnormal uterine bleeding follow-up
Fibroid surveillance
Patient education and surgical preparation
Incision and wound evaluations
Urgent postoperative concerns
Return-to-work and activity-clearance visits
The PA will collaborate with the surgeon regarding patients requiring complex surgical decision-making or physician-level evaluation.
3. Preoperative Management
Perform comprehensive preoperative histories and physical examinations.
Review medical history, medications, allergies, laboratory results, imaging, and relevant diagnostic studies.
Ensure required preoperative testing and medical clearances have been completed.
Educate patients regarding surgical preparation, anticipated recovery, postoperative restrictions, and expectations.
Review Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols when applicable.
Assist with medication reconciliation and perioperative medication instructions.
Identify clinical concerns that could affect surgical readiness and communicate these promptly to the surgeon.
Assist the surgical…