Physician Assistant II - Medical Group Advanced Practice Providers - Full Time 10 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)

Keck Medicine of USC • Los Angeles, CA

80d • $158,080 - $260,832

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) II is a licensed health professional who practices medicine with the supervision of a physician. The PA II has greater than three years of experience as a PA. The PA II is involved in coordination of care, participates in education, and is closely engaged in clinical practice and patient care management. The PA II will function as a leader of our professional team by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly and with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advanced practice providers.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• 3+ years of experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Organization/time management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations.
• Documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings.
• Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Counseling patients on preventative care.
• Ordering medications.
• Performing approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status.
• Developing and implementing patient management plans.
• Coordinating referrals to specialty and social services.
• Recording progress notes and providing continuity of care.
• Ordering appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic studies.
• Instructing and counseling patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens.
• Facilitating the referral of patients to other health and social service agencies.
• Ensuring billing for services rendered is completed and accurate.
• Acting as a mentor and/or preceptor to new/student physician assistants.
• Participating or leading quality initiatives, process improvement projects, or research.

Benefits

• Annual base salary range of $158,080.00 - $260,832.00.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees