Full Job Description
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Organization:
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD
Position Overview:
Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Provides medical consultation including the performance of therapeutic procedures delegated by the supervising physician, assist with various procedures, provides patient education, 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. The Physician Assistant’s responsibilities may include managing patients in an office, hospital, emergency and/or perioperative setting. Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act.
Job Description:
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
EDUCATION Master’s Degree CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE PA-Physician Assistant CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support EXPERIENCE 6 months related clinical experience. Bilingual (Spanish) SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice. Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with young patient, adult patient, physician and staff. Computer data entry skills to enter patient information in Electronic Health Record. Organizational skills. Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative manner. Must be able to handle varying procedures and interruptions.
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Days of the Week:
Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Weekend Requirements:
None
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $88.39 to $128.15 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.