Physician Assistant (Outpatient)

Adventist Health • Lemoore, CA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Lying just inland between the State's coastal mountain ranges and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Adventist Health Reedley has been serving the Central Valley since 2011. We are comprised of a 49-bed acute care hospital and 60 clinics in 27 rural communities with primary and specialty care services. Reedley is a perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts as it is located in the central San Joaquin Valley portion of California, close to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. In addition to the beautiful landscape, it also offers a great cost of living and close-knit communities. The Physician Assistant evaluates, diagnoses and provides patient care, treatment and services, including the performance of physical exams, diagnosing conditions, development of treatment plans, health counseling and prescribing medications for patients seen by the collaborating/supervising physician. This role assumes total care of patients under the direction of a physician, follows established standards, procedures and practices, and gives specific patient modalities to health clinic staff. The PA regularly demonstrates subject matter expertise regarding medication, treatment, and patient care standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited program
• Physician Assistant (PA) licensure in state of practice: Required in CA and HI
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy
• AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS or AHA-CPR or ARC-CPR

Nice To Haves

• Two years' primary care or allied health experience
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients within prescribes parameters. Orders appropriate tests, treatments and counsels, as needed. Performs complete, detailed and accurate patient histories. Reviews patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports. Orders laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex and physical condition of the patient.
• Completes physical examinations and records pertinent data in acceptable medical forms. Makes medical diagnoses and institutes therapy or patient referrals to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, resources of the community, or other physicians. Obtains and interprets patient data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as needed. Develops and implements action plan for practice changes to enhance patient outcomes.
• Arranges hospital admissions and discharges at the direction of the supervising physician. Performs hospital rounds and records appropriate patient progress notes. Transcribes and executes specific orders at the direction of the supervising physician. Compiles detailed narrative and case summaries, completes forms pertinent to patients’ medical records and issues diagnostic orders which must be signed within an specified time period, as defined by hospital guidelines.
• Completes forms pertinent to patients’ medical records and issues diagnostic orders, which must be signed within a specified time period, as defined by hospital guidelines. Interprets and evaluates patient data to determine patient management and treatment. Mentors, develops, inspires, educates and leads staff members in patient care setting. Enhances efficiency and cost effectiveness by identifying opportunities to decrease costs, as applicable to the job.
• Provides instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients. Performs or assists with routine medical techniques and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees