Physician Assistant II - Liver Acquisition - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)
Locations: Los Angeles, CA - Health Sciences Campus
Time Type: Full Time
Posted on: 17 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: REQ20154516
The Physician Assistant (PA) II is a licensed health professional who practices medicine under the supervision of a physician. The PA II has more than three years of experience as a PA and is involved in coordination of care, participates in education, and is closely engaged in clinical practice and patient care management. The PA II will function as a leader of our professional team by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly and with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advanced practice providers. Duties may include obtaining patient health histories, completing physical examinations, documenting findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, counseling patients on preventative care, and ordering medications. The PA II may also be required to perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based on the patient's clinical status and document patient preparation and response to procedures. The Physician Assistant Practice Agreement will govern PA practice, and the PA role includes abiding by rules and regulations of medical staff and PA certifying and regulatory bodies.
Essential Duties:
- Is an expert in obtaining detailed and accurate medical histories from patients; performs appropriate physical examinations, delineates problems, and records the information.
- Develops and implements patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording of progress notes, and the provision of continuity of care.
- Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and radiographic studies along with indicated procedures. Orders therapies to include PT, OT, ST, and Respiratory. Orders consultations with other services and medications.
- Performs and/or interprets common laboratory, radiological, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiological processes.
- May perform procedures based on privileges approved by medical staff.
- Helps with care coordination of the patient with the rest of the team.
- Provides continuity of care in the management of complex illnesses and injuries under the supervision of a physician.
- Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance, especially in the postoperative period; this might also include members of the patient’s family in certain circumstances.
- Facilitates the referral of patients to other health and social service agencies when appropriate.
- Ensures billing for services rendered is completed and accurate.
- Acts as a mentor and/or preceptor to new/student physician assistants within the department or clinic.
- Helps participate or lead quality initiatives, process improvement projects, or research within the department or clinic.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
- 3+ Years Experience Required.
- Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
- Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
- Organization/time management skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning, and evaluation skills.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Physician Assistant - PA (CA DCA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
- Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) - If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date (Required within LA City only).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Drug Enforcement Administration Current Controlled Substance Course Certificate or obtain within 3 months of hire - Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate issued by the US Department of Justice for Schedule II-V controlled substances.
The annual base salary range for this position is $158,080.00 - $260,832.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
USC is a smoke-free environment.
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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