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Great opportunity for a full-time Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management team. With the supervision of an orthopedic surgeon, the PA performs first assistant surgical duties, including tissue retraction and suturing. In addition to being a surgical assist, the PA provides post-operative management, patient/family education and discharge planning. In the out-patient clinic setting, the PA will have independent clinic time; perform histories and exams, evaluate new and established patients, orders, and interpret diagnostic studies and initiates therapeutic treatment plans.
We are looking for a motivated, self-directed team player to work collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers. Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills. Service excellence and quality are part of our mission and values. As a team member, you will be expected to consistently deliver the best in care and customer service.
Responsibilities:
- In the office clinic setting, the Physician Assistant (PA-C) will have independent clinics, seeing about 20 patients per day.
- Responsible for performing histories and physical exams, evaluates, new, established and post-procedure and post-op patients
- Orders, and interprets diagnostic studies and initiate therapeutic treatment plans.
- Provide timely and complete clinical documentation in the EHR following patient visits or telephone calls.
- Maintain ongoing communication with physicians regarding assigned patients and provide timely notification of changes in patient status
- Maintain ongoing communication with other members of the care team through written documentation, telephone or in-person conversation
- Ensure timely access to patient appointments
Requirements:
- Graduate of a Physician Assistant Training Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), or its predecessors.
- Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Committee on Certification Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required.
- Current California State Licensed Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
- DEA license required.
- 2 Years’ experience as an Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA-C)
- Spine experience preferred
- BLS/ACLS/PALS certification required
- Experience and proficiency in electronic medical records, Cerner experience a plus.
EXEMPT Position – Salary range: $112,112.00 – $188,323.00
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $112,112.00 – $188,323.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- PA-C License (Required)
Work Location: In person
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