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.
Secondary Functions:
- Performing procedures such as: laceration repair/suturing/stapling, incision and drainage of abscess,ingrown toenail removal,steroid joint injection, wound care of traumatic ( lacerations/gunshots) and chronic wounds (venous stasis ulcers of the lower extremities), MVAs, head injuries,animal bites, assaults, acute musculoskeletal injuries including fracture care for adults and children.
- The clinician examines pts, performs comprehensive physical examination, compiles medical data including health hx and results of physical exam.
- Administers or orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, lab tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
- Develops and implements pt. management plans, records progress notes and assists with provision of continuity of care.
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:
- Prior Urgent Care or Emergency Department experience.
- Experience with minor procedures.
- Experience with basic orthopedic care, including performing of fracture reduction and application of splints and casts.
- 1 year inpatient/hospital based experience highly preferred.
- Prior critical care experience.
-Ability towork flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
- Excellent communication skills/customer service, both verbal and written.
- Ability to perform in high volume practice.
- Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with patients, staff and physicians.
- Demonstrated ability to assess health status and develop a plan of care, ensuring appropriate follow up in accordance with established approved.
- Physician Assistant protocols and standards of care.
-Demonstrate effective problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to be a role model for co-workers in all areas.
- Demonstrate ability in collaborative efforts with physicians, managers, peers and employees.
- In all interactions with patients, members, physicians, staff and visitors, demonstrates service-oriented behaviors that include culturally sensitive good manners, respect, and polite communications.
- Demonstrates openness to creative and innovative approaches to providing service.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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