Sr PA- Vacaville Hospital - Emergency (Part Time 24 hrs)

Kaiser Permanente • Vacaville, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Physician Assistant (Sr PA) at Kaiser Permanente's Vacaville Hospital provides high-quality, efficient, team-based patient care under the supervision of a physician. This part-time role involves managing patients in various settings, including the office, hospital, emergency department, and perioperative environments. The Sr PA may assist in surgeries and perform specific procedures, while also mentoring less experienced Physician Assistants. The position requires flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends, based on departmental needs.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years previous experience as a physician assistant in the last five (5) years.
• Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.
• Physician Assistant License (California) required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Physician Assistant National Certificate required at hire.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Fluoroscopy Permit required or must be obtained within 18 months from hire.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Certification in specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and perform comprehensive physical examinations.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, and wound care.
• Develop and implement patient management plans and record progress notes.
• Instruct and counsel patients on health maintenance and compliance with therapeutic regimens.
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed.
• First assist in surgeries or perform procedures as applicable.
• Round on inpatients and perform admission evaluations.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with supervising physician and department members on performance improvement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed