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

Keck Medicine of USC•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$79 - $130

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (PA) II is a licensed health professional who practices medicine under physician supervision and has more than three years of PA experience. The role coordinates care, participates in education, and is closely engaged in clinical practice and patient care management. As a professional team leader, the PA communicates, plans, and implements care with physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, other advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals. Duties may include taking patient histories, performing physical examinations, documenting findings, ordering and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests, counseling patients on preventive care, and ordering medications. Depending on patient status and approved privileges, the PA may perform therapeutic or diagnostic procedures and document patient preparation and response. PA practice is governed by the Physician Assistant Practice Agreement and applicable medical staff, certifying-body, and regulatory rules. Keck Hospital of USC is a 343-bed acute care hospital treating complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. It is an academic medical center with clinical trials at the hospital and affiliated research institutions. This is a full-time position with a 12-hour rotating shift. The hourly rate range is $79.04–$130.42.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
At least 3 years of experience as a physician assistant.
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 (CA DCA).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and maintained through renewal before expiration (required within LA City only).
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
Current DEA Controlled Substance Course Certificate or obtain it within 3 months of hire; DEA certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice for Schedule II–V controlled substances.

Responsibilities

Obtain detailed and accurate medical histories, perform appropriate physical examinations, delineate problems, and document findings.
Develop and implement patient management plans, coordinate referrals to specialty and social services, record progress notes, and provide continuity of care.
Order appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and radiographic studies, procedures, therapies, consultations, and medications.
Perform and/or interpret common laboratory, radiological, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiological processes.
Perform procedures based on privileges approved by medical staff.
Coordinate patient care with the rest of the team and provide continuity of care for complex illnesses and injuries under physician supervision.
Instruct and counsel patients, and when appropriate their families, regarding therapeutic-regimen compliance, emotional issues of daily living, and health maintenance, particularly postoperatively.
Facilitate referrals to other health and social service agencies when appropriate.
Ensure billing for rendered services is completed accurately.
Mentor and/or precept new or student physician assistants within the department or clinic.
Participate in or lead departmental or clinic quality initiatives, process-improvement projects, or research.
Perform other duties as assigned.