Keck School of Medicine
Physician Assistant - Clinical Instructor of Medicine (Practitioner) Cardiovascu
Keck School of Medicine, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.The Department of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking outstanding applicants to fill a Physician Assistant position in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.
The Cardiovascular Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed health professional who practices medicine with the supervision of a Cardiovascular physician. The Cardiovascular PA is involved in coordination of care, participates in education, and is closely engaged in clinical practice and patient care management. This position will be supporting the Cardiovascular Heart Failure Service Line by using a team approach to efficiently evaluate and treat our Advanced Heart Failure patient population including heart transplant, LVAD, and temporary mechanical circulatory support patients. The Cardiovascular PA will function as a member 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, clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners. The Delegation of Services Agreement, and the supervising Physician Responsibility agreement will also govern Physician Assistant practice. The PA will be responsible for assisting and coordinating the outpatient care for the Heart Failure population including but not limited to responding to patient calls and providing appropriate documentation including H&P’s, new patient consult notes and follow-up notes. The PA will also be expected to meet all medical center requirements, including an emphasis on goal directed heart failure therapy. Some duties include admitting patients from the office to the hospital, providing patient and family education and teaching, discharge education, post-discharge phone calls, arranging inpatient and outpatient procedures, coordinating outpatient follow-up, assisting with outreach, and other facets necessary for coordination of care. The PA should demonstrate a knowledge of regulatory requirements in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrates critical thinking in providing care according to the standards of the profession.This position is a Full-time Heart Failure Physician Assistant position that will involve supporting the Cardiovascular Heart Failure Service.We offer a highly competitive salary package with excellent benefits.
Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position will be hired as a clinical instructor.The PA will be working with our Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist at Keck Medical Center of USC in Los Angeles, CA.The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
The Cardiovascular Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed health professional who practices medicine with the supervision of a Cardiovascular physician. The Cardiovascular PA is involved in coordination of care, participates in education, and is closely engaged in clinical practice and patient care management. This position will be supporting the Cardiovascular Heart Failure Service Line by using a team approach to efficiently evaluate and treat our Advanced Heart Failure patient population including heart transplant, LVAD, and temporary mechanical circulatory support patients. The Cardiovascular PA will function as a member 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, clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners. The Delegation of Services Agreement, and the supervising Physician Responsibility agreement will also govern Physician Assistant practice. The PA will be responsible for assisting and coordinating the outpatient care for the Heart Failure population including but not limited to responding to patient calls and providing appropriate documentation including H&P’s, new patient consult notes and follow-up notes. The PA will also be expected to meet all medical center requirements, including an emphasis on goal directed heart failure therapy. Some duties include admitting patients from the office to the hospital, providing patient and family education and teaching, discharge education, post-discharge phone calls, arranging inpatient and outpatient procedures, coordinating outpatient follow-up, assisting with outreach, and other facets necessary for coordination of care. The PA should demonstrate a knowledge of regulatory requirements in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrates critical thinking in providing care according to the standards of the profession.This position is a Full-time Heart Failure Physician Assistant position that will involve supporting the Cardiovascular Heart Failure Service.We offer a highly competitive salary package with excellent benefits.
Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position will be hired as a clinical instructor.The PA will be working with our Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist at Keck Medical Center of USC in Los Angeles, CA.The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.