Physician Assistant, Retina Ophthalmology
Physician Assistant, Retina Ophthalmology
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Job Description
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Organization:
PAMFPalo Alto Medical Foundation PADPosition 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.Job 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).
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
PATIENT CARE
Performs patient assessments to include: obtaining basic medical information and history reviewing patients medical record performing physical exam documenting findings into patient medical record and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician.
Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of physician.
Examines patient performs comprehensive physical examination and compiles patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination.
Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
Develops and implements patient management plans records progress notes and assists in provision of continuity of care.
Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens normal growth and development family planning emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance.
Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections immunizations and managing infection.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSABILITIES
Communicates orally and in writing with patients physicians and staff as indicated.
Provides health education and counseling to patients.
Accurately documents patient encounter data.
Provides relevant quality assessment and reports.
Establishes and maintains effective and seamless communication between the practice and patients medical providers in order to provide continuity of care.
Serves as coordinator for patients to access community and other resources necessary for appropriate management of medical and psychosocial factors.
PERFORMANCE AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Identifies reports and contributes to performance improvement activities
Seeks process improvements consistent with organizational priorities and goals
Contributes to the development of clinical pathways updating/maintaining physician order sets and physician preference cards
Collects and tracks targeted performance improvement data for projects
Assists with clinical effectiveness studies and projects
SPECIALITY SPECIFIC DUTIES
PERIOPERATIVE:
Performs first/second assistant responsibilities in accordance with state scope of practice requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge of surgical anatomy physiology and operative technique relative to operative procedures wherein the PA assists.
Provides care for different types of patients with varying complexity.
Assists in the positioning skin preparation and draping of the patient.
Provides hemostasis and wound exposure handles tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury sutures tissue and applies dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon.
Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose.
LIVER TRANSPLANT:
Inserts central venous jugular/subclavian catheters or SwanGanz catheters under the direct supervision of the supervising physician.
Independently performs procedures include: thoracentesis paracentesis wound debridement arthrocentesis lumbar puncture surgical drain removal chest tube removal staple removal.
Assists operating room personnel in positioning and padding of the patient on the operating room table.
Assists with all surgical procedures associated with liver transplantation organ procurement hepatobiliary surgery and general surgery of the cirrhotic or posttransplant patients.
Assists with insertion of the Foley catheter retraction suction suturing following of sutures dissection ligation flushing the donor allograft use of cautery and opening and closing the incision.
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:
Memorial Hospital Los Banos;200Sutter Central Valley HospitalsSurgical Services: ACLSAdvanced Cardiac Life Support
Menlo Park Surgical Hospital;378Palo Alto Med FdnHlthRes&EdSurgical Services: 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
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeDays of the Week:
Monday FridayWeekend Requirements:
NoneBenefits:
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
