Cardiac Care PA – Acute Hospital Programs

Sharp HealthCare; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 107,329,000 - 155,104,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare seeks an experienced Physician Assistant to deliver patient care in a hospital setting within our network. The role requires completing a PA program and holding a California PA license, ACLS, and BLS certifications.

You will assess patients, order tests, participate in care planning, and collaborate with physicians and staff. This full-time position includes day shift hours with on-call requirements and is paid hourly according to experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Physician Assistant program.
• California Physician Assistant License - CA Physician Assistant Board -REQUIRED
• ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• 1 Year Physician Assistant experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assess all patients in Acute care setting for service line population, within scope of practice.
• Develops patient data base through a comprehensive health history, physical examination and laboratory studies/diagnostic tests as indicated.
• Orders diagnostic tests and interprets data, discriminating between normal/abnormal findings. Formulates, implements and evaluates an ongoing plan of care incorporating interdisciplinary input. Manages treatment modalities.
• Counsels and supports patients and families, utilizing appropriate knowledge, training and experience. Facilitates/provides opportunity for improvement in outcomes for service line patient population.
• Performs interventions per approved standardized procedures.

Education

California Physician Assistant License

ACLS Certification

AHA BLS Healthcare

Job description

Sharp HealthCare seeks an experienced Physician Assistant to deliver patient care in a hospital setting within our network. The role requires completing a PA program and holding a California PA license, ACLS, and BLS certifications.

You will assess patients, order tests, participate in care planning, and collaborate with physicians and staff. This full-time position includes day shift hours with on-call requirements and is paid hourly according to experience.