Senior Physician Assistant Short Hour

Job Summary Under the direction of a supervising physician, the Senior Physician Assistant provides high quality, efficient, team-based patient-focused care. The Senior Physician Assistant responsibilities may include managing patients in the office, hospital, ED and/or perioperative setting. The Senior Physician Assistant may be required to first assist in the OR or perform other department-specific procedures. The Senior Physician Assistant may also facilitate on-call responsibilities for his/her supervising physician. The Senior Physician Assistants daily responsibilities may vary based upon the department & supervising physician needs and may require evening or weekend hours. The Senior Physician Assistant, by virtue of his/her experience and competency in the role, provides a high level of clinical and operational expertise and may function as a mentor to less experienced Physician Assistants. Essential Responsibilities The Physician Assistant will practice as part of a team under the direction of their supervising physician. Primary duties will be inclusive of the following but not limited to: Examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as imaging studies, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal. Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection. Performs other department-specific diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. 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 and other relevant patient education. Based upon specific specialty, additional duties may include the following: Facilitate admissions, transfers, discharges First assist in surgeries or perform procedures as applicable Round on inpatients Perform admission evaluation on patients to include obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient medical record, performing physical exam, documenting findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician. Provide patient and family with pre-operative/pre-procedure and other pertinent education. Answer questions regarding surgery or procedures, recovery and risk factor modification; provide blood transfusion information as applicable; perform peri-operative procedures; locate and utilize diagnostic images, instruments and pertinent patient information. Review patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings. Assist in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines. Depending on the specialty, may work as the First Assist during surgical procedures, start IVs, and/or perform suturing. Perform post-operative procedures to include entering standard post-operative orders into patient medical records; assist physicians with evaluation and management of patients status during recovery; review vital signs, laboratory and diagnostic studies; assist with management of patients. Facilitate patient discharge; dictate discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner. The Senior Physician Assistant provides a high level of clinical and operational expertise and may function as a mentor to less experienced Physician Assistants. May collaborate with the supervising physician, manager and other department members on performance improvement activities. Secondary Function Days worked as needed. May need to travel to South Sacramento Kaiser. Basic Qualifications Experience Minimum three (3) years previous experience in the last five (5) years as a physician assistant. Education Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program. License, Certification, Registration Physician Assistant License (California) Physician Assistant National Certificate required at hire National Provider Identifier required at hire Basic Life Support Additional Requirements Fluoroscopy Permit required, or must be obtained within 18 months from the date of hire in Orthopedics, Interventional Radiology, and Radiation Oncology only. May be required to have experience and competency in performing specific tasks required by the specific department. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kaiser Permanente