Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Orthopedic Joint Replacement – Full Time – 8hr Days

Make a difference every single day!

At Cedars-Sinai, the work you do every day directly affects others’ lives. Our passionate and dedicated culture has earned us six Magnet designations for nursing excellence. Join us and experience why U.S. News & World Report recognizes us as one of America’s Best Hospitals! As a global leader in orthopedics, we offer a range of solutions in all orthopedic subspecialties to get you back to doing the things you love. Through compassionate care, innovation and education, we restore quality and function to life.

What will you be doing:

The Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Surgery at Cedars-Sinai is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a team that is committed to providing exceptional, world-class care. You will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of patient care and surgical excellence.

• Provide pre- and post-op assessments of patients and surgical assistance in the Operating Room.
• Promote and maintain patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a Supervising Physician.
• Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, acquiring, updating, and studying medical histories in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Analyze and coordinate the care of clinically complex patients, including socio-cultural, cognitive, functional, nutritional, and educational evaluations.
• Act as a patient advocate, ensuring the patient’s best interests by liaising between the patient, family, Supervising Physician, and insurance companies. Keep doctors informed of changes in care plans and patient status, ensuring the hospital stay is a positive experience. Be accessible to answer questions and patient concerns promptly, and refer to case management and other healthcare providers as necessary.
• Collaborate with a mixed team (Attending/residents) to implement patient care plans, applying evidence-based tools and therapies for improved outcomes and shorter hospital stays.
• Detail clear and concise histories and physicals for consults, follow-ups, interactions with patients, discharge summaries, and letters. Ensure all details contain necessary information to detail the care plan and ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate MD referrals to various departments when appropriate. Ensure baseline assessments on both ICU and non-monitored bed patients to prevent postoperative complications and decrease morbidity.
• Conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to identify and manage patient diagnoses per physician assistant scope.
• Communicate and guide staff in structuring and relaying information about patients in a clear and detailed manner, always respectful towards both patients and colleagues. Apply SBAR, read back for telephone orders or critical test results, and avoid unauthorized abbreviations.

Experience Requirements:

• One year experience as a Physician Assistant (PA-C), preferably in Orthopedic surgery (joint repair and replacement).

Educational/Licensure/Certifications Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• CA Physician Assistant License.
• National Commission Certification of PAs (NCCPA).
• California DEA license (schedule 2-5).
• Current ACLS Life Support Certification.