Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with a master's degree.
Current California Physician Assistant License.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Current American Heart Association ACLS certification.
Must have a current DEA.
Oncology experience preferred.
New graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
Provide primary, secondary, and tertiary care within scope of practice.
Conduct thorough patient histories and physical examinations.
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and therapies.
Document consultations and new patient notes accurately.
Develop and evaluate patient care plans in coordination with physicians.
Perform routine procedures as granted through the privilege process.
Independently manage follow-up cases and prescribe medications.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with a multidisciplinary care team.
Opportunity to work in a specialized field of Urology and Urogynecology.
Support for professional development and continuing education.
Access to advanced medical technologies and resources.
Focus on patient-centered care and exceptional patient experiences.
Full Job Description
City of Hope is seeking a dedicated PhysicianAssistant(PA) to join our growing UrologyandUrogynecologyteam at our LennarandSeaClifflocations.
As an integral member of a multidisciplinary care team, the Physician Assistant provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals across the continuum of treatment. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the PA delivers high-quality clinical care while helping to ensure an exceptional patient experience.
The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing both independent and collaborative medical management to a defined patient population in accordance with established standardized procedures and clinical protocols. In partnership with a supervising physician, the PA evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, manages ongoing care, and contributes to the coordination of services that support optimal patient outcomes.
As a successful candidate, you will:
Provide primary, secondary, and in some cases, tertiary care within scope of practice, licensure, and organizational policies.
Services provided include, but are not limited to taking histories, conducting physical examinations, ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests and therapies and furnishing drugs and devices in a cost-efficient manner for specific conditions.
Perform history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, concise, relevant, and appropriate.
Document the consultation and new patient note.
Order and appropriate analyzes diagnostic tests including but not limited to laboratory and imaging evaluations.
Develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care with modifications as needed and in coordination with the attending physician when appropriate.
Perform routine procedures pertinent to the practice and as granted through the privilege process.
During simple follow-up cases, may independently manage patients in follow-up including ordering follow-up imaging, providing medical care, and support to the patient including ordering pharmacological agents.
Interpret imaging and communicates with attending physician regarding interval patient change.
Prescribe and council patients on narcotic use safety.
Demonstrate pharmacologic knowledge including indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions, and adverse effects of pharmacologic agents.
Review treatment and therapy plans with patients and appropriate family members.
Your qualifications should include:
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with a master's degree as a Physician Assistant.
New graduates are welcome to apply.
Current California Physician Assistant License
Current American Heart Association BLS certification, required.
Current American Heart Association ACLS certification, required.
