Job Details

Responsibilities:

Surgical Duties:

• First assist in bariatric procedures including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, revisional bariatric surgery, and other advanced laparoscopic procedures.
• Support patient positioning, trocar placement, intraoperative suturing/stapling, and hemostasis
• Participate in preoperative and intraoperative time-outs and surgical safety protocols

Clinical Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive preoperative evaluations including history & physicals, risk stratification, and documentation according to ABMBS protocols
• Monitor and manage postoperative follow-up including wound care, medication management, lab monitoring, and nutritional compliance
• Evaluate and manage postoperative complications in collaboration with the surgeon
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and support patient readiness for surgery

Medical Weight Loss Program:

• Evaluate patients enrolled in the non-surgical weight loss program
• Prescribe FDA-approved weight loss medications under supervision
• Monitor patient progress with lifestyle, pharmacologic, and behavioral therapy
• Provide counseling on diet, physical activity, and behavioral changes

Administrative & Team Roles:

• Participate in patient education seminars, support groups, and community outreach
• Document all patient interactions in EMR per regulatory and practice standards
• Maintain compliance with ASMBS accreditation and participate in quality improvement projects
• Collaborate with dietitians, psychologists, and administrative staff

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited PA program; NCCPA certification required
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a PA in South Carolina
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in general surgery, bariatric surgery, or a relevant surgical specialty preferred; new grads with strong interest in bariatrics will be considered
• Strong knowledge of metabolic disease, obesity management, and post-op bariatric care is a plus

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in laparoscopic surgery
• Familiarity with ASMBS guidelines
• EMR proficiency
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Interest in long-term follow-up and building lasting patient relationships