Physician Assistant, Watsonville FM

Sutter Health•Watsonville, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Delivers primary health care to patients by assessing physical and psychosocial conditions, such as acute or chronic illness or injuries, and providing medical consultation and treatment under physician supervision. Physician Assistant practice is per California Physician Assistant regulations and the delegation of service agreement between the Physician Assistant and the supervising physician.

Requirements

Masters or equivalent education/experience
PA-Physician Assistant
CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) with CAPA CS certificate
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
National Board Certification
Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
Critical thinking skills as it relates to specialized departments
Communication skills (verbal, written and listening) with ability to work effectively across the organization, especially in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting and advising.
Technical and analytical skills for analysis and interpretation of test procedures and results in order to determine appropriate correction actions
Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as needed
Ability to effectively lead, mentor and/or develop others
Math aptitude skills: i.e calculation of drug doses
Computer skills to include entering accurate information into practice management and electronic health record
Ability to lift and position patients properly using best practices
Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions
Active listening skills
Ability to sit or stand for long periods
Applies mental application and concentration to handle varying procedures and interruptions

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC
6 months related clinical experience

Responsibilities

Assessing physical and psychosocial conditions, such as acute or chronic illness or injuries
Providing medical consultation and treatment under physician supervision
Completing age-appropriate assessments
Calculating drug doses
Entering accurate information into practice management and electronic health record
Lifting and positioning patients properly using best practices
Managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.