Physician Assistant Orthopedic Surgery
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Job Description
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Organization:
PAMFPalo Alto Medical Foundation MPDPosition Overview:
Assesses diagnoses plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment coordination delivery and evaluation of care including direct patient care patient/family education and transitions of care. Provides medical consultation including the performance of therapeutic procedures delegated by the supervising physician assist with various procedures provides patient education treatment and followup may complete daily rounds and as needed using an organized multidisciplinary team approach to provide continuity of care throughout the care continuum. The Physician Assistants responsibilities may include managing patients in an office hospital emergency and/or perioperative setting. Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures protocols policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act. Travel to multiple locations Palo Alto/San CarlosJob Description:
These Principal Accountabilities Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example emergencies staff changes workload or technical development).
EDUCATION:
Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program
LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS:
PAPhysician Assistant
CSRCControlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) (not required for SHSOAdmin (Employee Health)
BLSBasic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Other certification based on department requirements
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
2 years of recent relevant experience.
DEPARTMENTSPECIFIC LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
ACLSAdvanced Cardiac Life Support
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Demonstrates knowledge of patient care guidelines/policy as evidenced by quality of documentation.
Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice.
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology anatomy and physiology.
Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC.
Critical thinking skills as it relates to specialized departments this may include the ability to complete ageappropriate assessments
Communication skills (verbal written and listening) with ability to work effectively across the organization especially in situations requiring instructing persuading negotiating consulting and advising.
Technical and analytical skills for analysis and interpretation of test procedures and results in order to determine appropriate correction actions
Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as needed
Ability to effectively lead mentor and/or develop others
Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
See required physical demands mental components visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements
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Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeDays of the Week:
Friday Monday Thursday Tuesday WednesdayWeekend Requirements:
As NeededBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
ExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $88.39 to $128.15 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidates experience education skills licensure and certifications department equity training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
Employment Type
Full-Time
