Pediatrics Physician Assistant (Outpatient), AHMO - Hanford

Adventist Health•Reedley, CA

12h

About The Position

The Pediatrics Physician Assistant evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients under the direction of a collaborating or supervising physician. The role assumes total care of patients within the physician’s direction and established standards, procedures, and practices. Duties include physical examinations, diagnosing conditions, developing treatment plans, counseling patients, prescribing medications, and providing guidance to health clinic staff. The position regularly demonstrates expertise in medication, treatment, and patient-care standards. The role is based in an outpatient setting associated with Adventist Health Reedley, which serves the Central Valley through an acute care hospital and clinics in rural communities. Associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

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 Basic Life Support (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.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (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.
Perform complete, detailed, and accurate patient histories.
Review patient records and develop comprehensive medical status reports.
Order laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies appropriate to the patient's complaint and circumstances.
Perform physical examinations and record pertinent information in acceptable medical forms.
Make medical diagnoses and initiate therapy or refer patients to appropriate healthcare facilities, agencies, community resources, or other 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 direction of the supervising physician.
Perform hospital rounds and record appropriate patient progress notes.
Transcribe and execute specific orders at the direction of the supervising physician.
Compile detailed narrative and case summaries, complete medical-record forms, and issue diagnostic orders for signature within hospital guidelines.
Interpret and evaluate patient data to determine patient management and treatment.
Mentor, develop, inspire, educate, and lead staff members in the patient-care setting.
Identify opportunities to decrease costs and enhance 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.