Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant Opportunity

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 follow-up, may complete daily rounds and as needed using an organized multi-disciplinary team approach to provide continuity of care throughout the care continuum. The Physician Assistant's 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 Accountabilities: Patient Care

• Performs patient assessments to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's 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 Responsibilities

• 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.

Typical Experience: 2 years of recent relevant experience.

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 age-appropriate 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

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Full Time

Days of the Week: Variable

Weekend Requirements: Once a Month

Benefits: Yes

Unions: No

Position Status: Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Status: Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $204,630.40 to $296,691.20 / annual salary