OBGYN Physician Assistant (Outpatient), AHMO - Lemoore

Adventist Health•Hanford, CA

1d•$132,384 - $198,577

About The Position

The OBGYN Physician Assistant evaluates, diagnoses, and provides patient care, treatment, and services for patients seen by the collaborating or supervising physician. The role includes performing physical exams, diagnosing conditions, developing treatment plans, providing health counseling, and prescribing medications. The Physician Assistant assumes total care of patients under a physician’s direction, follows established standards and procedures, gives specific patient-care modalities to clinic staff, and demonstrates subject matter expertise in medication, treatment, and patient-care standards. The position is associated with Adventist Health Reedley, which serves the Central Valley through a 49-bed acute care hospital and 60 clinics in 27 rural communities, providing primary and specialty care. The job posting also describes Adventist Health as a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving communities on the West Coast and Hawaii.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited program.
Physician Assistant licensure in the state of practice; required in California and Hawaii.
CPR or BLS certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
AHA-BLS, ARC-BLS, AHA-CPR, or ARC-CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Two years of primary care or allied health experience.
ACLS certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients within prescribed parameters; order appropriate tests and treatments and provide counseling as needed.
Obtain complete, detailed, and accurate patient histories and review records to prepare comprehensive medical status reports.
Order laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies appropriate to the patient and complaint.
Perform physical examinations and document pertinent information in acceptable medical forms.
Make medical diagnoses and initiate therapy or refer patients to appropriate healthcare facilities, agencies, community resources, or physicians.
Obtain and interpret patient data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Develop and implement action plans for practice changes to enhance patient outcomes.
Arrange hospital admissions and discharges at the supervising physician’s direction; perform hospital rounds and record patient progress notes.
Transcribe and execute specific orders at the supervising physician’s direction; compile case summaries and complete forms and diagnostic orders according to hospital guidelines and required time periods.
Interpret and evaluate patient data to determine patient management and treatment.
Mentor, develop, educate, and lead staff in the patient-care setting.
Identify opportunities to decrease costs and improve efficiency and cost effectiveness, as applicable.
Provide patients with instructions and guidance regarding medical care.
Perform or assist with routine medical techniques and procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.