Physician Assistant - LV Craig Family Medicine Clinic - Full Time 12 Hour Rotating Shift (Exempt) (Non-Union)

About the role

Keck Medicine of USC is a community creating a lasting impact in healthcare, and every team member contributes to a culture built on growth, collaboration, and well-being – because Together, We Are Limitless.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and health maintenance services under the direction and supervision of a physician.
• Conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructs comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic physical examinations and explores patient’s interpretation of health needs.
• Identifies and treats patients’ diseases. Manages treatment of hospitalized patients.
• Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results.
• Develops and implements long and short range treatment plans.
• Performs procedures such as obtaining specimens, performing injections, immunizations, lumbar punctures, skin biopsies, suturing, wound care and management of conditions produced by trauma or infection.
• Writes orders to increase, decrease or change medication, subject to checking and counter-signing by physician.
• Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests.
• Identifies records pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts, changing orders when appropriate and notifying the responsible physician of changes in the patient’s condition.
• Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
• Acts as liaison with governmental agencies such as Center for Disease Control and National Institute of Health. Assists with medical research projects, following medical research protocols. Obtains Investigational Review Board approval for treatment protocols.
• Researches community resources for referral of patients. Refers patients to most appropriate resource based on patients’ medical needs and condition.
• Maintains compliance with established University and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control and complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Participates in in-service education programs and professional associations.
• Adheres to all clinic policies including but not limited attendance, punctuality and dress code.
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude at time in both patient and office settings.
• Obtains detailed and accurate medical histories from patients. Performs appropriate physical examinations, delineates problems, and records the information.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording of progress notes and the provision of continuity of care.
• Performs and/or interprets common laboratory, radiological, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiological processes.
• Provides continuity of care in the management of complex illnesses and injuries under the supervision of a physician. Performs evaluation and therapeutic procedures in response to life-threatening situations.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Facilitates the referral of patients to other health and social service agencies when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• At least 24 months experience as a Physician Assistant with at least 12 months in a primary care area required (experience must have taken place within the last 36 months period).
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
• Strong analytical talents in ensuring accurate patient diagnoses and the implementation of responsive care plans.
• Excellent organization/time management skills.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical talents.
• Excellent organization/time management skills.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions.

Benefits

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Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $145,600.00 - $240,240.00.

Schedule

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