This is a TPMG position that reports to the Cardiovascular Service Program Manager. This postion supports the Sacramento Area Cardiac Surgery Progam. The position will work closely with the The Cardiovascular Services Manager, Director and Chief of CV Surgery, the CV Surgeons, CV Anesthesiologists, and members undergoing CV surgery to provide multidisciplinary care of patients undergoing CV Surgery across the continuum of care. May be required to support Cardiac Interventional Program as needed. Proven ability to work with physicians, members, and other medical center personnel both within KP and at contracted facilities. Must be willing and able to travel between facilities.
Under the direction and supervision of a physician who is a specialist (e.g., orthopedics, surgery, emergency medicine), the Physician Assistant II provides high quality, cost-effective patient care by performing surgical preparation procedures, peri-operative and post- operative procedures, and assists in performing surgical and other procedures. A Physician Assistant II may work in the operating room or emergency department in addition to having responsibilities for outpatient clinic and hospital ward duties. May take call for patients under the supervision of a physician.
Essential Functions:
- Performs admission evaluation on new patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, transcribing history and medical findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician.
- Provides patient and family with pre-operative and other pertinent education.
- Answers questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification, procedures.
- Provides blood transfusion information.
- Performs surgical peri-operative procedures.
- Locates and utilizes x-rays, instruments and pertinent patient information.
- Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings.
- Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines.
- Depending on the specialty, may work as the first assist during surgical procedures, start IV's, and/or perform suturing.
- Performs post-operative procedures to include transcription of standard post-operative orders into patient medical records, assists physicians with evaluation and management of patient's status during recovery, reviews vital signs, laboratory and x-ray studies, and assists with technical management of patients.
- Performs patient discharge in conjunction with social worker, pharmacist, and physical therapist and dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) year of previous experience in the last five (5) years as a physician assistant.
- Graduate of an approved primary care physician assistant or surgical physician assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Medical Board of California (M.B.C.) and the Physician Assistant Examining Committee (P.A.E.C.).
- BLS certification required.
- Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date).
- May be required to possess specialty skills to perform tasks required by the specific department (e.g., neurosurgery, orthopedics, etc).
- Must be able to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CV Surgery/Interventional Cardiology Case Log.
1) Minimum 3 years experience as PA in cardiac or vascular surgery. Other surgical experience may be considered.
2) Experience with Endovascular Vein Harvesting (EVH) preferred.
3) Ability to:
-Conduct daily rounds and document patient care orders
-Perform evaluative consults with physicians & other health care providers
- Order & evaluate laboratory reports & radiology studies
- Manage surgical problems within scope of practice
- Writes orders for medication and treatments, under guidelines of licensure.
- Perform therapeutic procedures as outlined in the Delineation of Privileges
4) Ability to make independent decisions following California Laws & Regulations.
5) Highest level of customer focused service with patients, members, physicians, and staff.
6) Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
7) Ability to carry out all functional & environmental requirements as outlined in the job description. Prolonged standing, walking, and use of hands with ability to lift and move patients.
8) Completion of employee health requirements.
9) Applicants who do not meet the MQs are still encouraged to apply and their applications will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
10) Abilityto work independently, displaying initiative and appropriate judgment and become a team member of the Cardiac Surgery team in providing a collaborative approach to patient care.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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