Physician Assistant Urology

Sutter Bay Medical Foundation • Palo Alto, CA

287d • $88 - $128

About The Position

The Physician Assistant at Sutter Health assesses, diagnoses, plans, and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. This role functions within the full scope of licensure and is accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. The Physician Assistant provides medical consultation, performs therapeutic procedures delegated by the supervising physician, assists with various procedures, and provides patient education, treatment, and follow-up. Responsibilities may include managing patients in an office, hospital, emergency, and/or perioperative setting, following ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• 2 years of recent relevant experience.
• PA-Physician Assistant licensure.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (specific to department requirements).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electronic health records such as EPIC.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical anatomy and operative techniques.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments including obtaining medical history, reviewing medical records, performing physical exams, and documenting findings.
• Provides health care services to patients under the direction of a physician.
• Examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles medical data.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets test results.
• Develops and implements patient management plans and records progress notes.
• Instructs and counsels patients on compliance with therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections and immunizations.
• Communicates with patients, physicians, and staff as needed.
• Documents patient encounter data accurately.
• Provides health education and counseling to patients.
• Establishes and maintains communication between the practice and patients' medical providers.
• Serves as a coordinator for patients to access community resources.
• Identifies and contributes to performance improvement activities.
• Assists with clinical effectiveness studies and projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree