Physician Assistant, Ortho Surgical (Full Time, Days)

About the role

The Physician Assistant (PA) - Ortho Surgical at NorthBay Health functions as a member of the multidisciplinary patient care provider team. They provide care to patients within the ambulatory medical office and as surgical assistants in the hospital and ambulatory surgery center settings.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical examinations and updates patient history.
• Formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan as appropriate for patient needs.
• Orders ancillary services as appropriate to meet patient needs.
• Reviews all patient lab results and follows-up on abnormal test results.
• Reviews lab results with patient.
• Requests specialty consultation as approved by the supervising physician.
• Provides patient education as appropriate.
• Provides treatments and procedures as appropriate.
• Applies casting and bracing as appropriate.
• Directs the overall clinical management of the patient and works closely with members of the care team to ensure that patient is receiving appropriate services.
• Counsels patients who require close monitoring for compliance with established treatment plan.
• Collaborates and communicates with appropriate physicians on patient care issues.
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team to identify patient problems and develop plan of care to address needs of patient.
• Seeks consultation from physician on any cases that he/she may feel exceeds his/her ability to manage, when the PA is in doubt of the diagnosis, when a patient fails to respond to treatment or when the patient expresses a desire to see the physician.
• Participates in team conferences to review status of each patient as needed.
• Participates in the development of standards of care and standards of practice as identified by orthopedic department.
• Participates in data collection and outcome measurement to ensure quality care is being provided.
• Acts as a resource for staff.
• Participates in inpatient patient rounds in support of the surgical service to which Physician Assistant is assigned.
• Works collaboratively with team members to ensure appropriate and efficient flow of patients through clinic appointments.
• Completes and submits coded fee tickets or electronic billing for each patient encounter.
• Displays excellent customer service and clinical quality skills.
• Participates in call schedule rotation, as requested.
• Ensures compliance with all safety and quality protocol within the surgical suite.
• Instructs patient in pre-and post-operative procedure care.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participates in Practice Operations Council for assigned clinic location.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Evidence of training related to functioning as a surgical first assistant is mandatory.
• Current Physician Assistant licensure by the State of California Physician Assistant Examining Committee.
• AHA ALS required.
• Maintains a current Furnishing Number for medications.
• Maintains a current DEA license for schedule II drugs and above or can achieve within 60 days of hire.
• Minimum of three years experience as a Physician Assistant practicing in a related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a surgical first assistant.
• Demonstrates ability to evaluate patient’s physical and emotional status.
• Demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs.
• Demonstrates current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: adult, adolescent, pediatric and geriatric.
• Proven expertise in the area of surgical preparation and role as first assistant to surgeons within the hospital and/or ambulatory setting.
• EHR, computer, MS Word, Outlook experience required.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the True North values.

Skills

• Demonstrates ability to evaluate patient’s physical and emotional status.
• Demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs.
• Demonstrates current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: adult, adolescent, pediatric and geriatric.
• Proven expertise in the area of surgical preparation and role as first assistant to surgeons within the hospital and/or ambulatory setting.
• EHR, computer, MS Word, Outlook experience required.

Benefits

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and paid time off.

Pay

Min $88.42 - MAX $107.45 (Max rate is commensurate of 20+ years as a PA)

Schedule

Variable hours with flexibility for surgical and departmental needs.