Physician Assistant II (Orthopedics) Job in Roseville, California Us
Under the direction and supervision of a physician who is a specialist (e.g., orthopedics, surgery, emergency medicine), the Physician Assistant II provides high quality, cost-effective patient care by performing surgical preparation procedures, peri-operative and post- operative procedures, and assists in performing surgical and other procedures. A Physician Assistant II may work in the operating room or emergency department in addition to having responsibilities for outpatient clinic and hospital ward duties. May take call for patients under the supervision of a physician.
Essential Functions:
- Performs admission evaluation on new patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, transcribing history and medical findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician.
- Provides patient and family with pre-operative and other pertinent education.
- Answers questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification, procedures; provides blood transfusion information; performs surgical peri-operative procedures; locates and utilizes x-rays, instruments and pertinent patient information.
- Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings.
- Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines: Depending on the specialty, may work as the first assist during surgical procedures, start IV's, and/or perform suturing.
- Performs post-operative procedures to include transcription of standard post-operative orders into patient medical records; assists physicians with evaluation and management of patient's status during recovery; reviews vital signs, laboratory and x-ray studies; assists with technical management of patients.
- Performs patient discharge in conjunction with social worker, pharmacist, and physical therapist; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner.
Secondary Functions:
- Assists with spinal consultations and surgery, performs pre and post operative consultations; evaluates, treats, and performs follow-up of musculoskeletal injuries and diesease, educates patients
about their disease and preventative measures.
- Establishes and monitors care standards and makes recommendations for change in area of clinical practice.
- Provides consultation to physicians, nurses and other health care providers in meeting care needs of individual or groups of patients.
- Makes recommendations to change standards of care or standards of practice based on own research or the research of others.
- Identifies best nursing practices, and works with nursing to implement. Assists in interviewing staff and provides input into evaluations regarding clinical competence; provides leadership
and coaching.
- Participates and consults in setting the direction for QAI monitoring, establishing standards and evaluating outcomes. Collects and analyzes data regarding patient care outcomes, trends,morbidity .
and mortality.
- Maintains appropriate record keeping, i.e., CRES, statistics, tracking, etc.
- Schedule may vary per department needs. Will include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Will rotate call. Will be required to work at multiple sites.
- Other related duties.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- One year previous experience in the last five years as a physician assistant.
- Graduate of an approved primary care physician assistant or surgical physician assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Medical Board of California (M.B.C.) and the Physician Assistant Examining Committee (P.A.E.C.).
- Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred.
- BLS certification required.
- Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date).
- May be required to possess specialty skills to perform tasks required by the specific department (e.g., neurosurgery, orthopedics, etc).
- Must be able to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year advanced Ortho surgical specialty experience which must include screening of the orthopedic surgical patients, working in the OR; conducting daily rounds and writing orders on patient charts, taking calls and performing evaluative consults with physicians and other health care providers.
- Clinical/hospital experience within the last 6 months; in a general surgery setting minor surgery, biopsies, excisions of lesions of skin and deep tissues, etc.
- Ability to read and evaluate x-rays; excellent communication skills.
- Will require travel to other facilities to assist surgeon with surgical procedures and/or clinics.