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Summary
Join the Team that is changing lives in California’s Central Valley!
Central California Surgery is seeking a people oriented, achievement motivated and dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive care to patients undergoing surgical weight loss procedures and treatments. This role involves pre-operative and post-operative patient management, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply!
Please upload a cover letter or provide a few sentences telling us why you are interested in the position.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care under the supervision of 4 General Surgeons who specialize in laparoscopic bariatric procedures.
A typical day includes meeting and charting 25+ patients in the clinic and/or by tele-health to discuss surgical and dietary weight loss.
- Work in tandem with nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
- Perform history and physical examination.
- Working with a multitude of diagnoses, order laboratory and diagnostic studies
- Provide patients and family with appropriate education.
- Prescribe medications.
- Refer patients for specialty consultations as needed.
- Pre-operative H & P’s, Postoperative follow ups, wound care, and lab review.
- Possible 1st assist duties to surgeons on a weekly basis once granted hospital privileges.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Excellent clinical judgment
- Proficient with Google, Microsoft Office Suite or related software, creating or using smart phrases.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other team members.
- Regular timely attendance
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Bilingual-Spanish desired
- Familiarity or experience with EPIC- EMR system desired.
License/Certification
- Active California PA/NP license
- Current CA DEA license
Experience
- GI or Bariatric experience preferred
- Experience in a surgical or weight loss related field a plus
- EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk and sit for extended periods
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Typing, Keying, Manual dexterity to perform medical procedures and operate equipment
Work setting:
In person with the possibility of tele-work.
Work Location:
Modesto/Stockton
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time
Pay: Hourly or Salary starting at $145,000.00+ per year, DOE
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid time off
- Malpractice insurance
- CME unit allowance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Modesto, CA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Modesto, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $150,000.00 per year
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
If you are passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives through bariatric care, we invite you to apply today and become part of our dedicated team at Central California Bariatric Surgery!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Bariatrics
- Dietetics
- Emergency Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- General Practice
- Medical-Surgical
- Primary Care
- Surgery
- Urgent Care
- Wound Care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) License (Required)
- Physician Assistant License (Required)
- DEA License (Required)
- PA-C (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Modesto, CA 95350 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Modesto, CA 95350: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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