Physician Assistant, Family Medicine (Limited Term, .8 FTE)

Sutter Health•Watsonville, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Delivers primary health care to patients by assessing physical and psychosocial conditions, such as acute or chronic illness or injuries, and providing medical consultation and treatment under physician supervision. Physician Assistant practice is per California Physician Assistant regulations and the delegation of service agreement between the Physician Assistant and the supervising physician.

Requirements

Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice.
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
Critical thinking skills as it relates to specialized departments.
Communication skills (verbal, written and listening) with ability to work effectively across the organization, especially in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting and advising.
Technical and analytical skills for analysis and interpretation of test procedures and results in order to determine appropriate correction actions.
Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as needed.
Math aptitude skills: i.e calculation of drug doses.
Computer skills to include entering accurate information into practice management and electronic health record.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC.

Responsibilities

Delivers primary health care to patients by assessing physical and psychosocial conditions, such as acute or chronic illness or injuries, and providing medical consultation and treatment under physician supervision.
Practice is per California Physician Assistant regulations and the delegation of service agreement between the Physician Assistant and the supervising physician.
Complete age-appropriate assessments.
Effectively lead, mentor and/or develop others.
Calculate drug doses.
Enter accurate information into practice management and electronic health record.
Lift and position patients properly using best practices.
Maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions.
Handle varying procedures and interruptions with mental application and concentration.