Physician Assistant II - Full Time

 For consideration, please submit your resume to Jovita.Fumar@kp.org .  Reference Job HA.0800313 DEPARTMENT: Orthopedics/Musculoskeletal SCHEDULE: Full-Time Regular, 40 hours per week, Variable shift.  EDUCATION: Graduate of an approved primary care physician assistant or surgical physician assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:  Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Medical Board of California (M.B.C.) and the Physician Assistant Examining Committee (P.A.E.C.).  Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred.  BLS certification required. Two-year certification program with an emphasis in Internal Medicine, Family Practice or Emergency Medicine preferred.  General or Surgical Sub-specialty preferred.  Current CPR.  JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of a physician who is a specialist (eg. orthopedics, surgery, emergency medicine), the Physician Assistant II provides high quality, cost-effective patient care by performing surgical preparation procedures, peri-operative and post- operative procedures, and assists in performing surgical and other procedures.  A Physician Assistant II may work in the operating room or emergency department in addition to having responsibilities for outpatient clinic and hospital ward duties.  May take call for patients under the supervision of a physician. QUALIFICATIONS: One year previous experience in the last five years as a physician assistant.  May be required to possess specialty skills to perform tasks required by the specific department (e.g. neurosurgery, orthopedics, etc). Must be able to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience as a P.A. is required. Experience, as a P.A. in a surgical/operating room setting. Graduation from an approved P.A. program. Work under the supervision of a supervising physician at all times. Has consistently demonstrated service oriented performance. Office practice experience desired. DUTIES: Performs admission evaluation on new patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, transcribing history and medical findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician. Provides patient and family with pre-operative and other pertinent education.  Answers questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification, procedures; provides blood transfusion information; performs surgical peri-operative procedures; locates and  utilizes x-rays, instruments and pertinent patient information. Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings.  Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines:  Depending on the specialty, may work as the first assist during surgical procedures, start IV’s, and/or perform suturing.  Performs post-operative procedures to include transcription of standard post-operative orders into patient medical records; assists physicians with evaluation and management of patient's status during recovery; reviews vital signs, laboratory and x-ray studies; assists with technical management of patients. Performs patient discharge in conjunction with social worker, pharmacist, and physical therapist; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner. Clarification of duties: First assist in surgery and perform minor procedures in the operating room under the supervision of a surgeon. Facilitate the surgical practice.  Perform patient assessments including History and Physical Exams. Develop and implement treatment plans in conjunction with the supervising physician.  Sees and manages an outpatient practice in the orthopedic clinic focused on fracture care, sports medicine, and acute musculoskeletal complaints with direct supervising physician oversight. Assist and facilitate in-patient rounding.  Help plan and implement a discharge plan of care and work with hospital resources to support moving the patient to the appropriate level of care, to meet the physician needs and psychological needs of the patient and the family. Function as a communication link between the physician, patients, and family. Reports to the Orthopedic Department Manager.  Works with the Orthopedic Surgeon Liaison to develop monthly educational training sessions and yearly plan for personal development. Participate in department and quality assurance meetings. Must treat external and internal customers in a respectful, friendly, helpful and professional manner at all times.  Must adhere to the service and quality expectations of the department and facility. Compensated On-call responsibility for General Surgical, Orthopedic, and other services after hours surgical cases. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente’s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente’s policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis.  At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status.  Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer - Additional Information Reference Code: HA.0800313 Position Type: Full Time, Employee Contact Information Jovita Fumar Apply by Email Kaiser Permanente - Northern California