Senior Physician Assistant - Spinal Surgery

About the role

The Senior Physician Assistant provides high quality, efficient, team-based patient-focused care under the direction of a supervising physician. Responsibilities may include managing patients in the office, hospital, ED, and/or perioperative setting. The Senior Physician Assistant may be required to first assist in the OR or perform other department-specific procedures. Daily responsibilities may vary based on the department and supervising physician needs and may require evening or weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as imaging studies, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and manages infection.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance and other relevant patient education.
• Based upon Specific Specialty, additional duties may include the following:
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, discharges.
• First assist in surgeries or perform procedures as applicable.
• Round on inpatients.
• Perform admission evaluations on patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patients medical record, performing physical exam, documenting findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician.
• Provide patient and family with pre-operative/pre-procedure and other pertinent education.
• Answer questions regarding surgery or procedures, recovery and risk factor modification; provide blood transfusion information as applicable; perform peri-operative procedures; locate and utilize diagnostic images, instruments and pertinent patient information.
• Review patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings.
• Assist in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines.
• Depending on the specialty, may work as the First Assist during surgical procedures, start IVs, and/or perform suturing.
• Perform post-operative procedures to include entering standard post-operative orders into patient medical records; assist physicians with evaluation and management of patients status during recovery; review vital signs, laboratory and diagnostic studies; assist with management of patients.
• Facilitate patient discharge; dictate discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years previous experience in the last five (5) years as a physician assistant.
• Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.
• Physician Assistant License (California) required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Physician Assistant National Certificate required at hire.
• Basic Life Support.
• Fluoroscopy Permit required, or must be obtained within 18 months from the date of hire in Orthopedics, Interventional Radiology, and Radiation Oncology only.
• May be required to have experience and competency in performing specific tasks required by the specific department.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
• Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records systems.

Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on department and supervising physician needs.