Sutter Health
Physican Assistant - General Surgery
Sutter Health, Mountain View, California, us, 94039
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Organization:
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD
Position Overview: Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Provides medical consultation including the performance of therapeutic procedures delegated by the supervising physician, assist with various procedures, provides patient education, treatment and follow-up, may complete daily rounds and as needed using an organized multi-disciplinary team approach to provide continuity of care throughout the care continuum. The Physician Assistant's responsibilities may include managing patients in an office, hospital, emergency and/or perioperative setting. Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act.
Job Description : These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
SPECIALITY SPECIFIC DUTIES • PERIOPERATIVE: ◦ Performs first/second assistant responsibilities in accordance with state scope of practice requirements. ◦ Demonstrated knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures wherein the PA assists. ◦ Provides care for different types of patients with varying complexity. ◦ Assists in the positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient. ◦ Provides hemostasis and wound exposure, handles tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissue, and applies dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon. ◦ Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose. • LIVER TRANSPLANT: ◦ Inserts central venous jugular/subclavian catheters or Swan-Ganz catheters under the direct supervision of the supervising physician. ◦ Independently performs procedures include: thoracentesis, paracentesis, wound debridement, arthrocentesis, lumbar puncture, surgical drain removal, chest tube removal, staple removal. ◦ Assists operating room personnel in positioning and padding of the patient on the operating room table. ◦ Assists with all surgical procedures associated with liver transplantation, organ procurement, hepatobiliary surgery, and general surgery of the cirrhotic or post-transplant patients. ◦ Assists with insertion of the Foley catheter, retraction, suction, suturing, following of sutures, dissection, ligation, flushing the donor allograft, use of cautery and opening and closing the incision.
EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS : PA-Physician Assistant CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) (not required for SHSO-Admin (Employee Health) BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Other - certification based on department requirements TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years of recent relevant experience.
DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS : ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrates knowledge of patient care guidelines/policy as evidenced by quality of documentation. Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice. Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC. Critical thinking skills as it relates to specialized departments this may include the ability to complete age-appropriate assessments Communication skills (verbal, written and listening) with ability to work effectively across the organization, especially in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting and advising. Technical and analytical skills for analysis and interpretation of test procedures and results in order to determine appropriate correction actions Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as needed Ability to effectively lead, mentor and/or develop others Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS: See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link:
Job Requirements Job Shift: Days
Schedule: Full Time
Days of the Week: Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements: As Needed
Benefits: Yes
Unions: No
Position Status: Exempt
Weekly Hours: 40
Employee Status: Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer
EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $88.39 to $128.15 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
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Position Overview: Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Provides medical consultation including the performance of therapeutic procedures delegated by the supervising physician, assist with various procedures, provides patient education, treatment and follow-up, may complete daily rounds and as needed using an organized multi-disciplinary team approach to provide continuity of care throughout the care continuum. The Physician Assistant's responsibilities may include managing patients in an office, hospital, emergency and/or perioperative setting. Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act.
Job Description : These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
SPECIALITY SPECIFIC DUTIES • PERIOPERATIVE: ◦ Performs first/second assistant responsibilities in accordance with state scope of practice requirements. ◦ Demonstrated knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures wherein the PA assists. ◦ Provides care for different types of patients with varying complexity. ◦ Assists in the positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient. ◦ Provides hemostasis and wound exposure, handles tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissue, and applies dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon. ◦ Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose. • LIVER TRANSPLANT: ◦ Inserts central venous jugular/subclavian catheters or Swan-Ganz catheters under the direct supervision of the supervising physician. ◦ Independently performs procedures include: thoracentesis, paracentesis, wound debridement, arthrocentesis, lumbar puncture, surgical drain removal, chest tube removal, staple removal. ◦ Assists operating room personnel in positioning and padding of the patient on the operating room table. ◦ Assists with all surgical procedures associated with liver transplantation, organ procurement, hepatobiliary surgery, and general surgery of the cirrhotic or post-transplant patients. ◦ Assists with insertion of the Foley catheter, retraction, suction, suturing, following of sutures, dissection, ligation, flushing the donor allograft, use of cautery and opening and closing the incision.
EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS : PA-Physician Assistant CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) (not required for SHSO-Admin (Employee Health) BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Other - certification based on department requirements TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years of recent relevant experience.
DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS : ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrates knowledge of patient care guidelines/policy as evidenced by quality of documentation. Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice. Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC. Critical thinking skills as it relates to specialized departments this may include the ability to complete age-appropriate assessments Communication skills (verbal, written and listening) with ability to work effectively across the organization, especially in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting and advising. Technical and analytical skills for analysis and interpretation of test procedures and results in order to determine appropriate correction actions Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as needed Ability to effectively lead, mentor and/or develop others Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS: See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link:
Job Requirements Job Shift: Days
Schedule: Full Time
Days of the Week: Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements: As Needed
Benefits: Yes
Unions: No
Position Status: Exempt
Weekly Hours: 40
Employee Status: Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer
EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $88.39 to $128.15 / hour
The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
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