Physician Assistant II - Critical Care - Full Time 12 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Physician Assistant II is a licensed health professional who practices medicine under physician supervision and has more than three years of experience as a PA. The role coordinates care, participates in education, and is closely engaged in clinical practice and patient care management. The PA II helps lead the professional team by communicating, planning, and implementing care with physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advanced practice providers. Practice is governed by the Physician Assistant Practice Agreement and applicable medical staff, certification, and regulatory rules. The PA II provides care for patients with complex illnesses and injuries, including obtaining histories, conducting physical examinations, documenting findings, developing and implementing management plans, and ensuring continuity of care. The role may include ordering and interpreting laboratory, diagnostic, and radiographic studies; ordering therapies, consultations, and medications; performing or interpreting routine diagnostic procedures; and performing procedures as permitted by approved privileges. The PA II also counsels patients and, when appropriate, their families; facilitates referrals; supports care coordination; ensures accurate billing; mentors or precepts physician assistants; and participates in or leads quality, process-improvement, or research initiatives. Keck Hospital of USC is a 343-bed acute care hospital providing specialized care for complex medical and surgical conditions. It is an academic medical center with clinical trials conducted at the hospital and affiliated research institutions. The position is full-time, with a 12-hour rotating shift, and is classified as non-exempt and non-union. The hourly rate range is $79.04–$130.42. USC is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
At least 3 years of PA 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.
Current Physician Assistant license (California Department of Consumer Affairs).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if not held at hire, obtain within 30 days of hire and maintain through renewal, as required within LA City.
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
Current Drug Enforcement Administration controlled-substance course certificate or obtain within 3 months of hire; DEA certificate issued by the US Department of Justice for Schedule II–V controlled substances.

Responsibilities

Obtain detailed and accurate patient medical histories and perform appropriate physical examinations; identify problems and record findings.
Develop and implement patient management plans, coordinate specialty and social-service referrals, record progress notes, and provide continuity of care.
Order appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and radiographic studies and indicated procedures.
Order physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies; consultations with other services; and medications.
Perform and/or interpret common laboratory, radiological, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiological processes.
Perform procedures as permitted by privileges approved by medical staff.
Coordinate patient care with the rest of the healthcare team.
Manage continuity of care for complex illnesses and injuries under physician supervision.
Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional concerns of daily living, and health maintenance, particularly postoperatively; involve family members when appropriate.
Facilitate referrals 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 within the department or clinic.
Perform other duties as assigned.