PA-Sacramento Hospital - Dermatology (40 hrs)

Kaiser Permanente • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Physician Assistant at Kaiser Permanente's Sacramento Hospital in the Dermatology department provides high-quality, efficient, team-based patient care under the supervision of a physician. This role involves managing patients in various settings, including the office, hospital, emergency department, and perioperative environments. The Physician Assistant may also assist in surgeries and perform specific procedures as required by the department.

Requirements

• Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program by start date.
• Physician Assistant License (California) required at hire.
• Physician Assistant National Certificate required at hire.
• Basic Life Support certification required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Fluoroscopy Permit required or must be obtained within 18 months from the date of hire in specific departments.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and perform comprehensive physical examinations.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, and wound care.
• Develop and implement patient management plans and record progress notes.
• Instruct and counsel patients on health maintenance and compliance with therapeutic regimens.
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed.
• First assist in surgeries or perform procedures as applicable.
• Round on inpatients and perform admission evaluations.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative education to patients and families.
• Assist in performing surgical procedures and manage patients during recovery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed