Job DescriptionAt Northbay Health the Physician Assistant (PA), Heart & Vascular is required to function as a member of the multidisciplinary medical management team in our Cardiology Clinic. The Physician Assistant is a health care professional with advanced education and training in the care of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. The PA works under the direction of a licensed physician. The Physician Assistant is also directed by standardized protocols and procedures and in collaboration with the supervising physician.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES- Performs physical examinations and updates patient history.
- Formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan as appropriate for patient needs.
- Orders ancillary services as appropriate to meet patient needs.
- Reviews all patient diagnostic test results and follows-up on abnormal test results. Reviews diagnostic test results with patient.
- Requests specialty consultation as approved by the supervising physician.
- Provides patient education as appropriate.
- Provides treatments and procedures as appropriate.
- Assists in the clinical management of the patient and works closely with members of the clinic to ensure that patient is receiving appropriate services.
- Counsels and educates patients as needed to support compliance with the outlined treatment plan.
- Notifies and consults supervising physician when a referral or transfer of patient care is required for urgent or emergent care. (e.g.: seeking services for: diagnostic, specialty care or emergent care and is critical for patient care/safety).
- Documents patient care as required and in a timely manner.
- Identifies high risk problems and transfers care to appropriate physician.
- Collaborates and communicates with appropriate physicians on patient care issues.
- Collaborates with other members of the health care team as needed.
- Seeks consultation from physician on any cases that he/she may feel exceeds his/her ability to manage, when the PA is in doubt of the diagnosis, when a patient fails to respond to treatment or when the patient expresses a desire to see the physician.
- As needed, participates in team conferences to review status of patient care.
- When needed, participates in data collection and outcome measurement to insure quality care is being provided.
- Works collaboratively with team members to ensure appropriate and efficient flow of patients through clinic appointments.
- Completes and submits coded fee tickets for each patient encounter.
- Promotes excellent customer service.
QualificationsEducation: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Licensure/Credentials:- Current Physician Assistant licensure by the State of California
- Physician Assistant Examining Committee and NCCPA Board Certification required.
- AHA or equivalent CPR required.
- Maintains a current DEA license for schedule II drugs.
Experience: Experience as a Physician Assistant practicing in the specialty, or completion of internship in primary care at Northbay.
Skills: Demonstrates ability to evaluate patient's physical and emotional status. Demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs. Demonstrates current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: adult, adolescent, pediatric and geriatric. Ability to use computer, MS Word, Outlook, telephone. Knowledge of Cerner preferred. Bilingual preferred
Standards of Performance: Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.
Physical Effort:Attendance is an essential function of the job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform standing, periods of sitting, bending, computer keyboarding, lifting not greater than 50lbs.
Hours/Location of Work: Variable based on business need.
