Physician Assistant – Endocrinology Services (Full Time, Day)

At NorthBay Health, the Physician Assistant (PA) – Specialty Care is required to function as a member of the multidisciplinary medical management team. The Physician Assistant is a health care professional with advanced education and training in the care of the adult and geriatric populations. The PA works under the direction of a licensed physician. The Physician Assistant is also directed by standardized protocols and procedures and in collaboration with the supervising physician.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

• Performs physical examinations and updates patient history.

• Formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan as appropriate for patient needs.

• Orders ancillary services as appropriate to meet patient needs.

• Reviews all patient diagnostic test results and follows-up on abnormal test results. Reviews diagnostic test results with patient.

• Requests specialty consultation as approved by the supervising physician.

• Provides patient education as appropriate.

• Provides treatments and procedures as appropriate.

• Assists in the clinical management of the patient and works closely with members of the clinic to ensure that patient is receiving appropriate services.

• Counsels and educates patients as needed to support compliance with the outlined treatment plan.

• Notifies and consults supervising physician when a referral or transfer of patient care is required for urgent or emergent care. (e.g.: seeking services for: diagnostic, specialty care or emergent care and is critical for patient care/safety).

• Documents patient care as required and in a timely manner.

• Identifies high risk problems and transfers care to appropriate physician.

• Collaborates and communicates with appropriate physicians on patient care issues.

• Collaborates with other members of the health care team as needed.

• Seeks consultation from physician on any cases that he/she may feel exceeds his/her ability to manage, when the PA is in doubt of the diagnosis, when a patient fails to respond to treatment or when the patient expresses a desire to see the physician.

• As needed, participates in team conferences to review status of patient care.

• When needed, participates in data collection and outcome measurement to insure quality care is being provided.

• Works collaboratively with team members to ensure appropriate and efficient flow of patients through clinic appointments.

• Completes and submits coded fee tickets for each patient encounter.

• Promotes excellent customer service.

Education :

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Licensure/Credentials:

• Current Physician Assistant licensure by the State of California Physician Assistant Examining Committee and NCCPA Board Certification required.

• AHA or equivalent CPR required.

• Maintains a current DEA license for schedule II drugs.

Experience:

• Experience as a Physician Assistant practicing in a related field of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism.

Skills:

• Demonstrates ability to evaluate patient’s physical and emotional status.

• Demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs.

• Demonstrates current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: adult and geriatric.

• Ability to use computer, MS Word, Outlook, telephone.

• Knowledge of Cerner preferred.

• Bilingual preferred.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence.

• Hourly Salary Range Min $88.42 – Max $107.45 (Offered hourly rate based on years of experience)