Surgical Physician Assistant – Cutaneous Medical Oncology – Full-Time – The Angeles Clinic

A true leader aims to inspire and at Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation, that’s exactly what our Advanced Practice Providers do. They have a strong combination of clinical skills, management abilities and integrity, and as a result, they play an indispensable role in the success of our organization. We embrace a culture of passion and dedication at Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation. Now we invite you to join us from working with a team of exceptional healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything available to do something incredible for yourself, and for others.

Do you have a passion for the highest clinical quality and patient happiness? Would you like to use your clinical competencies with an organization known nationally for excellence in cancer treatment, research and education? We would be happy to hear from you! Please consider the following exciting opportunity with one of the most outstanding and dynamic places to work in the medical field as your next career move.

The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute has established an international reputation for developing new cancer therapies, providing the best in experimental and traditional treatments, and expertly guiding and training the next generation of clinicians. We are committed to bringing innovative therapeutic options to all those we serve with cancer. You can look forward to working closely with our board-certified fellowship-trained medical oncologists, surgeons, immunotherapists, pathologists, and dermatologists to advance cancer care.

Our Surgical Physician Assistant will provide high quality, efficient, team-based patient focused care under the direction of a board-certified physician. The Surgical Physician Assistant will assess, diagnose, and implement the medical care of patients in collaboration with the physicians. They are clinically responsible for the provision, coordination, and assurance of comprehensive medical /surgical care using sound medical/surgical knowledge and pertinent standards of care. Finally, in surgeries they typically assist surgeons by performing physical examinations on patients, handing tools and necessary items, closing incisions, and even maintaining the cleanliness of operating rooms while adhering to Cedars-Sinai’s health and safety regulations.

• Performs first assist during surgical procedures, including robotic procedures, start IV’s, and/or perform suturing under direct supervision of the supervising physician and in accordance with scope of practice requirements. Assists in the positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient. Provides hemostasis and wound exposure, handles tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissue, and applies dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon.
• Examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examination, and preoperative history, orders diagnostic tests, reviews results and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examinations. Reports to the surgeon as needed, all in a timely manner.
• Provides medical consultation including the performance of therapeutic procedures delegated by the supervising physician, assist with various procedures, 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.
• Communicates to and guides staff in structuring/relaying information regarding patient diagnosis, management plan, and progress to the patient/client/family and the interdisciplinary team. Assures continuity of care.
• Facilitates patient discharge; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner. Respond to inquiries, discussing important matters such as treatment options, prescribing or administering medicine, and provides patient education.
• Writes orders with respect to patient care under the direction of the supervising physician.
• Documents patient care services within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR); and when within their scope of practice and active medical privileges, perform surgical procedures.
• Participates in research and educational activities that will enhance professional development including attending continuing education programs relevant to area of practice and participating in professional organizations.
• Works with interdisciplinary team to revise and maintain relevant policies, protocols, standards and processes.
• Identifies and implements cost-saving activities (e.g., early, but appropriate discharge, clinical practice given at reduced costs, product evaluation, nursing practice changes, etc.).
• Assesses quality of patient care delivery and identifies opportunities for changes in practice, rooted in evidence-based standards of care/protocols, which promote positive patient outcomes.
• Initiates emergency resuscitation and stabilization as necessary in compliance with hospital safety regulations and infection control.
• Performs other duties as determined collaboratively by the supervising physicians that are within the scope of practice of a physician assistant and the health care institution’s policies.

• This is a 5/8’s position, Monday through Friday

**There are no calls or weekends

Educational Requirements:

• Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant studies
• Bachelor’s Degree Graduate from an approved PA program

License/Certification requirements:

• National Certification as a Physician Assistant
• BLS and ACLS Certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification required

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year Physician Assistant experience in a relevant clinical area strongly preferred, e.g., general surgery, reconstructive surgery, or other surgical specialties is strongly preferred.
• This position requires a strong, highly motivated individual who has a very strong focus on patient care, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Robotics experience a BIG PLUS.