Physician Assistant -Neurosurgery Department

Physician Assistant Opportunity

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! This position is with PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD.

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.

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.

Education:

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

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: Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements: As Needed

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

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program.