Performs complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting & evaluating diagnostic tests & examinations. Assumes on-going responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery. Diagnoses & treats both chronic & episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes. Establishes & documents the health care plan & prognosis, maintaining records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. Initiates drug therapy, taking responsibility for such therapy when performed prior to consultation w/ a physician. Determines when the patient has recovered from the disorder & releases the patient. Functions in an expanded role to regularly provide primary, acute or emergency care to patients w/ complicated medical conditions which requires an intensive level of care & advanced certification in a specialty area (e.g., neonatal, intensive care, emergency medicine, etc). A formal internship and/or equivalent on-the-job training in the specialty area required.
Essential Functions:
Information will be added based on hiring manager submission
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Program. Current California Physician Assistant License. *National certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). (*Must be obtained from NCCPA for initial licensure, need not be maintained). DEA Registration Number required. AHA BCLS
National Provider Identification Number (NPI) and be an approved Medicare provider. Minimum one (1) year experience unless specified by department. Consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employer.
- Registered Nurse Practitioners must have UPIN or be eligible, which means Masters Degree in Nursing and National Certification (must be one of the following: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; American Credentialing Center; National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties; National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses; Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation; Critical Care Certification Corporation).
- Physician Assistants must have UPIN or be UPIN eligible with National Certification (NCCPA) - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Those external applicants who are hired who do not have UPIN but are UPIN eligible must obtain within six (6) months from hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Six (6) years of chronic disease experience Able to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse clientele and team members, familiar with electronic medical records
Notes:
Weekend hours are from 9am to 5:30pm, weekday hours are from 9am to 10pm, weekday schedule will vary according to department needs
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.