Physician Assistant

Summary/objective The Orchard Hospital Medical Specialty Center (MSC) mid-level practitioner is a physician assistant (PA) who practices medicine under the supervision of MSC physicians and/or surgeons.# MSC mid-level practitioners provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services.# Working as members of the MSC healthcare team, they take medical histories, examine and treat patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays, and make diagnoses.

MSC mid-level practitioners will also be required to treat minor injuries by suturing, splinting, and casting when appropriate.# They are responsible for instructing and counseling patients, carrying out therapy, prescribing medications, and making referrals when necessary.# MSC mid-level practitioners are expected to document all diagnoses, care, and treatment plans following MSC patient chart format.

All patient care is expected to incorporate each individual#s religious and cultural needs, as well as ensuring provision of that care is done in a timely manner.# MSC mid-level practitioners are expected to provide care within their scope of practice to patients of all ages including: neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

Pay: $75.00-$90.00 Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Practices medicine within his/her scope of practice and the scope of practice of the supervising physician, maintaining strict adherence to federal and state laws; Initiates an appropriate assessment of patient#s health status, ranging from focused to comprehensive, depending upon the setting (e.

g., emergency, structured screening, scheduled visit); Obtains patient#s health history from interview of patient, and from review of pertinent health records; Performs physical examinations; Incorporates knowledge of patient#s functional and developmental age into patient care activities; Orders appropriate diagnostic, screening, and follow-up studies and testing as indicated by the patient#s illnesses; When necessary, performs diagnostic tests/procedures and therapeutic procedures, within the scope of practice, control of external hemorrhage; application of dressings and bandages; administration of medications; removal of superficial foreign bodies; cardiopulmonary esuscitation; and aseptic and isolation techniques; Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal; Performs medical procedures including incisions and drainage, wound care, debridement, and suturing of lacerations; Applies and removes splints; assist with casts, and traction devices; Interprets health information and establishes diagnoses consistent with the accumulated data; Formulates treatment plan, ensuring timely provision of necessary health care services; Prescribes necessary medications within scope of practice; Orders therapeutic equipment and supplies within the scope of practice; Utilizes physician consultation or referral for any patient, task, procedure, or diagnostic problem that the mid-level provider determines exceeds his/her level of competence; Educates and informs patients regarding the nature of the illness and the progress of evaluation and treatment; Educates patients regarding health promotion and disease prevention; Analyzes accumulated health information and collects additional observational, interview, historical, physical examination, and diagnostic data, modifying treatment as appropriate; Makes health record entries which are accurate, legible, concise, and timely; Advocates for the rights of patients; Participates in formulating, interpreting, implementing, and Attends all medical staff meetings; Attends MSC monthly meetings; Participates in MSC quality assurance and procedure improvement programs; Maintains current knowledge in the field of practice and informs other MSC staff of any changes; Maintain awareness of federal, state, legal, and accrediting regulations related to licensure and scope of practice; Responsible for knowing and following Orchard Hospital and MSC policies and procedures; Attending and completing annual Orchard Hospital staff education and training in a timely manner; Becoming familiar with state funded programs that MSC participates in and following program guidelines to ensure compliance (e.

g., Family PACT, CHDP, # CDP) Practicing OSHA safety standards at all times; Listens to voice mail a minimum of once per shift and returns phone calls as appropriate; Check Orchard Hospital e-mail a minimum of once each shift and respond appropriately. Maintains the strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations.

Required education and experience Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in medicine or nursing.# Physician Assistants must be graduates of an accredited college or training program.# Current license from the State of California.# Physician Assistants must be licensed in accordance with requirements of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Current provider BLS. Current driver#s license. Preferred education and experience One year experience working as a mid-level practitioner preferred. ACLS certification is recommended but not required.#