Physician Assistant II, Specialty - Arcadia Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)
About The Position
The Physician Assistant II surgical specialist is a licensed health professional who practices medicine under physician supervision and assists with surgery. The role also includes coordinating care, participating in education, and contributing to clinical practice and patient care management. The PA works as a leader within the professional team, communicating, planning, and implementing care with surgeons, surgical technicians, pharmacists, office support staff, other advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals. Duties include assisting in surgery; obtaining patient histories and conducting physical examinations; documenting pertinent normal and abnormal findings; ordering and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests; counseling patients on preventative care; and ordering medications. Depending on the patient’s clinical status and approved privileges, the PA may perform therapeutic or diagnostic procedures and document patient preparation and response. Practice is governed by the Physician Assistant Practice Agreement and the rules and regulations of the medical staff and PA certifying and regulating bodies. The position provides preoperative and postoperative patient care and coordination, including management of complex illnesses and injuries under physician supervision. The PA may also mentor or precept physician assistant students and new PAs, and participate in or lead quality initiatives, process improvement, or research in the department or clinic.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
- At least 3 years of experience.
- Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service.
- Ability to work effectively with physicians, staff, and patients.
- Organization and time-management skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning, and evaluation skills.
- Physician Assistant license (California Department of Consumer Affairs).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
- Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled-substance course certificate, or obtain within 3 months of hire a DEA certificate for Schedule II–V controlled substances.
- Fire Life Safety Training (LA City), required within Los Angeles City; if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and maintained through renewal before expiration.
Nice To Haves
- At least 3 years of experience in a surgical specialty.
Responsibilities
- Assist the surgeon during procedures, including first-assistant duties such as tissue retraction and suturing; perform additional surgical duties or procedures as permitted by specialty training and medical staff privileges.
- Obtain detailed and accurate medical histories, perform appropriate physical examinations, identify problems, and document findings.
- Develop and implement patient management plans, coordinate referrals, document progress notes, and provide continuity of care during preoperative and postoperative periods.
- Order appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and radiographic studies, procedures, therapies, medications, and consultations.
- Perform and/or interpret common laboratory, radiological, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures.
- Perform additional procedures in clinic or hospital settings when approved by medical staff privileges.
- Coordinate patient care before and after surgery.
- Manage complex illnesses and injuries under physician supervision and provide continuity of care.
- Instruct and counsel patients, and when appropriate their families, on adherence to therapeutic regimens, emotional concerns, and health maintenance, particularly during postoperative care.
- Refer patients to other health and social service agencies when appropriate.
- Ensure billing for services rendered is complete and accurate.
- Mentor and/or precept new or student physician assistants in the department or clinic.
- Participate in or lead quality initiatives, process improvement projects, or research.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
