Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant OpportunityAssesses, 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 CarePerforms 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 ResponsibilitiesCommunicates 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 KnowledgeDemonstrates 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 assessmentsCommunication 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 actionsInterpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as neededAbility to effectively lead, mentor and/or develop othersAbility to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactionsJob Shift: DaysSchedule: Full TimeDays of the Week: VariableWeekend Requirements: Once a MonthBenefits: YesUnions: NoPosition Status: ExemptWeekly Hours: 40Employee Status: RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $204,630.40 to $296,691.20 / annual salary