Sharp Healthcare

Physician Assistant (EVH) - Cardiac Programs - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - FT - 10Hr Days

Sharp Healthcare$77K — $112K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of a Physician Assistant program
  • California Physician Assistant License - REQUIRED
  • ACLS Certification - REQUIRED
  • AHA Basic Life Support Certification - REQUIRED
  • 1 Year Physician Assistant experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients in an acute care setting
  • Develop a comprehensive patient database and care plan
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests
  • Counsel patients and families on health improvements
  • Document all patient contacts and maintain records
  • Assist in staff and community education programs
  • Promote interdisciplinary care and collaboration

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Membership in relevant professional organizations encouraged
  • Ongoing education and training support
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Role model and leadership opportunities in patient care
Full Job Description
Hours:

Shift Start Time:
7:30 AM
Shift End Time:
5:30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:
10/40 - 10 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:
As Needed

On-Call Required:
Yes

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$77.910 - $100.530 - $112.590

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do
To deliver health care in the Physician Assistant role at a Hospital within Sharp HealthCare.

Required Qualifications
  • Completion of a Physician Assistant program.
  • California Physician Assistant License - CA Physician Assistant Board -REQUIRED
  • ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications
  • 1 Year Physician Assistant experience.

Essential Functions
  • Clinical
    Assess all patients in Acute care setting for service line population, within scope of practice.
    Develops patient data base through a comprehensive health history, physical examination and laboratory studies/diagnostic tests as indicated.
    Orders diagnostic tests and interprets data, discriminating between normal/abnormal findings. Formulates, implements and evaluates an ongoing plan of care incorporating interdisciplinary input. Manages treatment modalities.
    Counsels and supports patients and families, utilizing appropriate knowledge, training and experience. Facilitates/provides opportunity for improvement in outcomes for service line patient population.
    Performs interventions per approved standardized procedures.
  • Documentation
    Creates/Maintains appropriate documentation and record keeping for all patient contacts.
  • Education
    Assists in developing learning experiences to meet the needs of staff, community, and patients.
    Provides health teaching to staff, patients and families to increase their knowledge base.
    Enhances patient / family learning and health behaviors.
    Demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills in area of specialty when consulted by interdisciplinary team members.
  • Leadership

    Promotes interdisciplinary planning and coordination of ongoing patient care.
    Collaborates and refers appropriately to other members of the health care team.
    Acts as a role model for staff.
    Functions as a contributing member within the appropriate service line.
    Develops and updates standardized procedures.
  • Productivity
    Meets department's expectations for daily volume.
  • Professional competency
    Maintains membership in appropriate professional organizations.
    Promotes Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant roles to patients, staff and community.
    Remains current in new trends of clinical practice, e.g., health care legislation, research and CE/CME programs for licensure renewal.
    Attends NP/PA meetings and specialty case conferences.
    Recognizes self-development needs and seeks out resources or experiences that promote professional growth.


About Sharp Healthcare

Sharp Healthcare is a not-for-profit integrated regional healthcare delivery system based in San Diego, California. The system includes four acute-care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, two affiliated medical groups, and a health plan. Sharp Healthcare provides a wide range of medical services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, and women's health. The system has been recognized for its clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Sharp Healthcare was founded in 1946 and is one of the largest healthcare providers in San Diego County.
Learn more about Sharp Healthcare
Size
18,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1946

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