Physician Assistant, Bariatric

Alta Bates Summit • Santa Rosa, CA

138d • $88 - $128 • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) in Bariatric at Sutter Health is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, and implementing medical care for patients in collaboration with a physician. The PA functions within the full scope of licensure and is accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of care, which includes direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. The role involves providing medical consultation, performing therapeutic procedures delegated by the supervising physician, assisting with various procedures, and ensuring continuity of care through a multi-disciplinary team approach. The PA may manage patients in various settings including office, hospital, emergency, and perioperative environments, adhering to the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• PA-Physician Assistant licensure.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• NCCPA-National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants certification required at hire or within 12 months.
• 2 years of recent relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification for specific departments.
• Experience with electronic health records such as EPIC.
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient care guidelines and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments including obtaining medical history, reviewing medical records, and conducting physical exams.
• Provides health care services under the direction of a physician.
• Examines patients and compiles medical data including health history and physical examination results.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets results.
• Develops and implements patient management plans and records progress notes.
• Instructs and counsels patients on compliance with therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections and managing infections.
• Communicates with patients, physicians, and staff effectively.
• Documents patient encounter data accurately.
• Coordinates patient access to community resources for medical and psychosocial management.
• Identifies and contributes to performance improvement activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available for eligible roles.
• Pay range of $88.38 to $128.15 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree