Sutter Health

Physician Assistant, Family & Internal Medicine Float

Sutter Health • $198K — $277K *
Santa Cruz, CA 95060In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
4 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physician Assistant with relevant California credentials
  • 5-7 years of clinical experience in primary health care
  • Proficient in using electronic health records, preferably EPIC
  • Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for patient and team engagement

Responsibilities

  • Provide primary care by assessing patients' physical and psychosocial needs
  • Administer medical consultations and treatment under physician supervision
  • Conduct age-appropriate assessments and evaluations
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient care
  • Mentor and lead junior staff as necessary

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans
  • Support for professional development and continuing education
  • Employee assistance program
  • Participation in a union for collective bargaining
  • Flexible work hours with a full-time schedule
Full Job Description

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:

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:

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Pay Range is $198,286.40 to $277,596.80 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
Learn more about Sutter Health
Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1981
* Ladders Estimates

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