Physician Assistant, Otolaryngology

Sutter Health•San Jose, CA

1d•$193,024 - $279,885•Onsite

About The Position

Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Provides medical consultation including the performance of therapeutic procedures delegated by the supervising physician, assist with various procedures, provides patient education, treatment and follow-up, may complete daily rounds and as needed using an organized multi-disciplinary team approach to provide continuity of care throughout the care continuum. The Physician Assistant's responsibilities may include managing patients in an office, hospital, emergency and/or perioperative setting. Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act.

Requirements

6 months related clinical experience.
Bilingual (Spanish)
Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice.
Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with young patient, adult patient, physician and staff.
Computer data entry skills to enter patient information in Electronic Health Record.
Organizational skills.
Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative manner.
Must be able to handle varying procedures and interruptions.

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician.
Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
Provides medical consultation including the performance of therapeutic procedures delegated by the supervising physician.
Assist with various procedures.
Provides patient education, treatment and follow-up.
May complete daily rounds and as needed using an organized multi-disciplinary team approach to provide continuity of care throughout the care continuum.
Managing patients in an office, hospital, emergency and/or perioperative setting.
Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act.