Full Job Description
Surgical Physician Assistant who will provide health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of Physician by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and complies patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination.
• Under the direction of a total joints (hips and knees) Physician, you will conduct patient assessments, order, or directly provide treatments, and provide patient education and support.
• Provides post-op follow-ups as needed including hospital rounding.
• First assist in the O/R 1-3 days per week and clinic 2-4 days per week.
• Successful candidate must possess excellent suturing and wound closure skills.
• Work under protocol to develop an effective, safe, and patient-centered treatment plan.
• Provide timely and complete clinical documentation in the EHR following patient visits or telephone calls.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the physician regarding assigned patients and provide timely notification of changes in patient status.
• Maintain ongoing communication with other members of the care team through written documentation, telephone or in-person conversation.
• Ensure timely access of patient appointments.
• Provide On-Call weekend coverage 1-2 weekends each quarter
WILL WORK AT MULTIPLE SITES INCLUDING: Santa Monica, Marina Del Rey, Providence Saint John's Health Center, Surgery Center of the Pacific
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
• Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant studies
License/Certification requirements:
• National Certification as a Physician Assistant
• BLS and ACLS Certification required
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification required
Experience:
• Minimum one (1) year Physician Assistant experience in a relevant clinical area preferred, e.g., orthopaedics or sports medicine, general surgery, reconstructive surgery, or other surgical specialties.