Physician Assistant, Foregut Surgery (Esophageal ...

Provide care for patients with foregut surgical conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernia, paraoesophageal hernia, and other esophageal and upper gastrointestinal disorders. Care settings will be OR, clinic, and inpatientFirst assist in ORCollaborate with attending surgeons and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure accurate diagnosis, appropriate surgical and non-surgical management, and continuity of care.Conduct preoperative and postoperative patient evaluations, including history-taking, physical exams, test interpretation, and patient dependently manage follow-up visits, review diagnostic studies, and adjust care plans in consultation with supervising physicians.Educate patients on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, dietary modifications, and long-term disease management.Participate in quality improvement initiatives, contribute to clinical protocols, and develop patient education materials relevant to foregut surgery.Document care in the electronic medical, coordinate preoperative clearances, and manage surgical scheduling requirements.Support education of medical students, residents, and fellows through clinical teaching and case review.Perform other related duties as assigned.

Created: 2025-11-15