Physician Assistant - Urgent Care - Beverly Hills, CA

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Beverly Hills, CA

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides health care services to patients under the direction of a board-certified or board-eligible physician and may serve as a principal healthcare provider. The PA assesses patients, diagnoses illnesses, develops and manages treatment plans, prescribes medications, orders and interprets diagnostic tests and examinations, provides preventive health advice, and may conduct clinical research. When needed, the PA may first-assist in surgery and perform medical procedures. The PA combines independent decision-making with collaboration with the supervising physician to provide expert, patient-centered care. The role includes conducting patient assessments and examinations, providing or ordering treatment and patient education, documenting care in the EHR, coordinating with physicians and other care-team members, and supporting patients' adherence to treatment plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited program.
Licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of California.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and/or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS/ALS) certification from ARC or AHA.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate.
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of PAs (NCCPA).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited program.
One year of Physician Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain patient health by providing medical services under the supervision of a Supervising Physician.
Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing comprehensive physical examinations, and compiling medical data, including health history and examination results.
Under the direction of the Supervising Physician, conduct patient assessments, order or provide treatments, and provide patient education and support.
Work under protocol to develop effective, safe, and patient-centered treatment plans.
Provide timely and complete clinical documentation in the EHR following patient visits or telephone calls.
Maintain ongoing communication with the supervising physician regarding assigned patients and promptly report changes in patient status.
Attend case conferences, clinical rounds, and other meetings addressing patient management and care coordination.
Communicate with other care-team members through written documentation, telephone, or in-person conversations.
Partner with patients to develop contracts of care as needed and provide encouragement and motivational support to promote adherence to treatment plans.
Ensure timely access to patient appointments.
Perform other duties collaboratively determined by the Supervising Physicians that are within the PA's scope of practice and the healthcare institution's policies.