Physician Assistant, Watsonville Family Medicine

Sutter Health•Watsonville, CA

About The Position

The Physician Assistant delivers primary health care to patients by assessing physical and psychosocial conditions, including acute or chronic illness and injuries, and providing medical consultation and treatment under physician supervision. Practice follows California Physician Assistant regulations and the delegation of service agreement between the Physician Assistant and supervising physician. This is a regular, full-time position with a 32-hour workweek, scheduled for days on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Weekend work is not required. The position is exempt and union-represented. Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of their work, in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
Physician Assistant certification (PA).
Controlled Substance Registered certification (DEA) with CAPA CS certificate.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
National Board Certification.
Medical knowledge and skills applicable to the scope of practice.
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Critical-thinking skills, including the ability to complete age-appropriate assessments as applicable to specialized departments.
Verbal, written, and listening communication skills; ability to work effectively across the organization, including instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting, and advising.
Technical and analytical skills to interpret test procedures and results and determine appropriate corrective actions.
Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues, patients, and families.
Ability to calculate drug doses.
Computer skills, including accurate data entry into practice management and electronic health record systems.
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 and concentrate while handling varying procedures and interruptions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial conditions, including acute or chronic illness and injuries.
Provide primary health care, medical consultation, and treatment under physician supervision.
Practice in accordance with California Physician Assistant regulations and the delegation of service agreement.
Enter accurate information into practice management and electronic health record systems.
Lift and position patients using best practices.
Lead, mentor, and/or develop others as appropriate.
Handle hazardous drugs when required, following applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.