Physician Assistant

IVI America•East Palo Alto, CA

10h

About The Position

IVIRMA North America network of state-of-the-art fertility practices in the United States, is currently seeking a Physician Assistant to join our growing Palo Alto practice! This is a full-time position Monday-Friday 7am-3pm with rotating weekends and holidays. Job Purpose: The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for delivering the highest level of patient care at a premier fertility center. The PA assesses, diagnoses and treats patients, administers and orders appropriate tests, interprets laboratory tests, provides education and appropriate management for women and men in need of reproductive related services. The PA collaborates with physicians and other clinicians in a team-based approach to patient care. Essential Functions and Accountabilities: Obtains detailed medical histories, reviews medical records, and performs appropriate physical exams. Performs detailed infertility evaluations, including but not limited to: gynecologic exams, procedures, ultrasonography, and mock transfers; order appropriate tests, and interprets laboratory values. Performs “morning monitoring” which includes ultrasounds to monitor patient stimulation cycles, early pregnancy monitoring, and IUI (intrauterine insemination). Collaborates with physician in development and implementation of treatment plan appropriate to individual patient. Prescribes appropriate medications and provides appropriate referrals. Provides detailed and comprehensive patient counseling and education. Acts as liaison between collaborating physician and clinical staff to ensure high-level medical care and addresses issues for improvement

Requirements

Current state licensure as PA
Graduation from an accredited PA program
NCCPA board certification – required
BLS - required
In some cases, ACLS may be required
Must be able to work weekends and holidays as assigned
May require unanticipated need to work beyond scheduled shift due to patient care needs
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in women's health or reproductive endocrinology and infertility – preferred

Responsibilities

Obtains detailed medical histories, reviews medical records, and performs appropriate physical exams.
Performs detailed infertility evaluations, including but not limited to: gynecologic exams, procedures, ultrasonography, and mock transfers; order appropriate tests, and interprets laboratory values.
Performs “morning monitoring” which includes ultrasounds to monitor patient stimulation cycles, early pregnancy monitoring, and IUI (intrauterine insemination).
Collaborates with physician in development and implementation of treatment plan appropriate to individual patient.
Prescribes appropriate medications and provides appropriate referrals.
Provides detailed and comprehensive patient counseling and education.
Acts as liaison between collaborating physician and clinical staff to ensure high-level medical care and addresses issues for improvement