Physician Assistant, Main Urgent Care (Per Diem)

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD

Position Overview:

Delivers primary health care to patients by assessing physical and psychosocial conditions, such as acute or chronic illness or injuries, and providing medical consultation and treatment under physician supervision. Physician Assistant practice is per California Physician Assistant regulations and the delegation of service agreement between the Physician Assistant and the supervising physician.

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: Physician Assistant

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
PA-Physician Assistant
CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA)
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

NCCPA-National Physician Assistant Certification

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

Department: Urgent Care & Cardiology, ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
6 months related clinical experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC, preferred
Critical thinking skills as it relates to specialized departments this may include the ability to complete age-appropriate assessments
Communication skills (verbal, written and listening) with ability to work effectively across the organization, especially in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting and advising.
Technical and analytical skills for analysis and interpretation of test procedures and results in order to determine appropriate correction actions
Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as needed
Ability to effectively lead, mentor and/or develop others
Math aptitude skills: i.e calculation of drug doses
Computer skills to include entering accurate information into practice management and electronic health record
Ability to lift and position patients properly using best practices
Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions
Active listening skills
Ability to sit or stand for long periods
Applies mental application and concentration to handle varying procedures and interruptions

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link:

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Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

No

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $88.56 to $117.36 / hour

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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