Physician Assistant General Surgery

Sutter Health • Burlingame, CA

97d • $92 - $134

About The Position

The Physician Assistant at Sutter Health assesses, diagnoses, plans, and implements medical care for patients in collaboration with a physician. This role functions within the full scope of licensure and is accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. Responsibilities include providing medical consultation, performing therapeutic procedures, assisting with various procedures, and managing patients in an office, hospital, emergency, and/or perioperative setting. The position follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures regulated by 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments including obtaining medical history, reviewing medical records, and performing physical exams.
• Provides health care services to patients under the direction of a physician.
• Examines patients and compiles medical data, including health history and results of physical examinations.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets test 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 immunizations.
• Communicates with patients, physicians, and staff as needed.
• Documents patient encounter data accurately.
• Provides health education and counseling to patients.
• Establishes and maintains communication between the practice and patients’ medical providers.
• Serves as a coordinator for patients to access community resources.
• Identifies and contributes to performance improvement activities.
• Assists with clinical effectiveness studies and projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
• 401k and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Continuing education opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree