Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Job Summary

The Los Angeles Center for Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy is a large private ENT group with 11 clinic locations across the greater LA area. We have six ENT physicians, a Sleep Medicine physician, an Allergy and Immunology physician, and a growing team of 20 PA's and NPs. Our practice encourages PAs to operate at the upper limit of our scope of practice. We regularly perform in-office diagnostic endoscopies, office procedures, assist with logistics / patient care / documentation in the OR, and get experience with inpatient care as well. The team is very supportive and you'll never wait more than a few minutes for some advice from our experienced team of collaborating physicians.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Identifies short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; provides information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommends options and courses of action; implements physician directives.
• Affords patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying medical histories.
• Determines abnormal conditions by administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies; interprets test results.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; promotes wellness and health maintenance.
• Maintains continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Develops health care team staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are reflective of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university PA Program required.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant in the state of California.
• National Certification with NCCPA.
• 1-2 years of ENT experience preferred.
• Thoroughness, Clinical Skills, Physiological Knowledge, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Administering Medication, Pain Management, Self-Development.

Physical Demands

• Sit for long periods at a time.
• Stand for long periods at a time.
• Use hands and fingers in repetitive motions, daily.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 20 lbs. periodically.
• Travel to clinic locations or sites as needed.