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Sr PA- Modesto Hospital - General Surgery (Full Time)
Sr PA- Modesto Hospital - General Surgery (Full Time)Kaiser Permanente • Modesto, CA, United States
Sr PA- Modesto Hospital - General Surgery (Full Time)

Sr PA- Modesto Hospital - General Surgery (Full Time)

Kaiser Permanente • Modesto, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Summary :

Under the direction of a supervising physician, the Senior Physician Assistant provides high quality, efficient, team based patient focused care. The Senior Physician Assistant 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. The Senior Physician Assistant may also facilitate on call responsibilities for his / her supervising physician. The Senior Physician Assistants daily responsibilities may vary based upon the department & supervising physician needs and may require evening or weekend hours.

The Senior Physician Assistant, by virtue of his / her experience and competency in the role, provides a high level of clinical and operational expertise and may function as a mentor to less experienced Physician Assistants.

Essential Responsibilities :

  • The Physician Assistant will practice as part of a team under the direction of their supervising physician.

Primary Duties will be inclusive of the following but not limited to :

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 managing infection.
  • Performs other department specific diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
  • 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.
  • Performs admission evaluation 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.
  • Provides patient and family with pre-operative / pre-procedure and other pertinent education.
  • Answers questions regarding surgery or procedures, recovery and risk factor modification; provides blood transfusion information as applicable; performs peri-operative procedures; locates and utilizes diagnostic images, instruments and pertinent patient information.
  • Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings.
  • Assists 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.
  • Performs post-operative procedures to include entering standard post-operative orders into patient medical records; assists physicians with evaluation and management of patients status during recovery; reviews vital signs, laboratory and diagnostic studies; assists with management of patients.
  • Facilitates patient discharge; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner.
  • Other Duties
  • The Senior Physician Assistant provides a high level of clinical and operational expertise and may function as a mentor to less experienced Physician Assistants.
  • May collaborate with the supervising physician, manager and other department members on performance improvement activities.
  • Secondary Functions :

  • Multi-Medical center position - Modesto Medical Center 4601 Dale Rd, Stockton Medical Offices 7373 West Lane and Manteca Hospital 1777 West Yosemite
  • Basic Qualifications :

    Experience

  • Minimum three (3) years previous experience in the last five (5) years as a physician assistant.
  • Education

  • Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.
  • License, Certification, Registration

  • Physician Assistant License (California) required at hire
  • National Provider Identifier required at hire
  • Physician Assistant National Certificate required at hire
  • Basic Life Support
  • Additional Requirements :

  • 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.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred.
  • Primary Location : California,Modesto,Modesto Medical Center

    Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

    Shift : Day

    Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

  • varies
  • Working Hours Start : 08 : 00 AM

    Working Hours End : 05 : 00 PM

    Job Schedule : Full-time

    Job Type : Standard

    Worker Location : Onsite

    Employee Status : Regular

    Employee Group / Union Affiliation : NUE-NCAL-05|NUE|Non Union Employee

    Job Level : Individual Contributor

    Department : Modesto Hospital - General Surgery - 0206

    Pay Range : $171500 - $221870 / year Kaiser Permanente is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills and geographic location along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure that pay equity is achieved and maintained across Kaiser Permanente.

    Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time

    On-site : Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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