Physician Assistant, Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery (San Francisco, CA)

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) has an exceptional opportunity for a Physician Assistant to join our Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery team in San Francisco, California. Position Details: · Full-time, employed position with a well-established, collaborative team of Otolaryngologists and Advanced Practice Providers · Provide care for a wide spectrum of adult and pediatric ENT conditions. Function within the full scope of licensure accountable for assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of care including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of case. · Responsibilities include performing patient evaluations in office and hospital settings, in-office procedures, and first-assisting with surgical cases. · Participate in inpatient consultations and perioperative management · Assist with in-basket coverage and patient communication on behalf of the surgical team · Rounding responsibilities with the care team · On-boarding and training will include all subspecialities of ENT including head and neck oncologic surgery, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, laryngology, neurotology, and general ENT. · Work hours are 40 hours per week. No evenings, weekends, or on-call requirements. Job accountabilities: Performs patient assessments to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, documenting findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician. Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Administers or orders diagnostic tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal. Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance. Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, and managing infection. Specialty Specific Duties: ◦ Performs first/second assistant responsibilities in accordance with state scope of practice requirements. ◦ Demonstrated knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures wherein the PA assists. ◦ Provides care for different types of patients with varying complexities. ◦ Assists in the positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient. ◦ Provides hemostasis and wound exposure, handles tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissue, and apply dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon. ◦ Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current California PA license
NCCPA certification
Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA)
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS)
1+ years of recent relevant experience
Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Otolaryngology, Surgery, or a related specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide care for a wide spectrum of adult and pediatric ENT conditions
Function within the full scope of licensure accountable for assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of care including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of case
Performing patient evaluations in office and hospital settings
In-office procedures
First-assisting with surgical cases
Participate in inpatient consultations and perioperative management
Assist with in-basket coverage and patient communication on behalf of the surgical team
Rounding responsibilities with the care team
Performs patient assessments to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, documenting findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician
Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of physician
Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination
Administers or orders diagnostic tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal
Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care
Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, and managing infection
Performs first/second assistant responsibilities in accordance with state scope of practice requirements
Provides care for different types of patients with varying complexities
Assists in the positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient
Provides hemostasis and wound exposure, handles tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissue, and apply dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon
Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose