ED Physician Assistant: Fast-Paced Care & Procedures

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver high quality, team-based, patient-focused care under supervision of a physician. The role encompasses office, hospital, ED and perioperative settings with possible first assist in the OR and on-call duties.

The successful candidate will perform examinations, order and interpret tests, participate in procedures, educate patients, and coordinate care across departments to ensure continuity and optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program by start date.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients, perform physical exams, and compile medical data.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, and interpret results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures and wound care as appropriate.
• First assist in surgeries or perform procedures as applicable.
• Develop patient management plans and coordinate care across departments.
• Instruct and counse l patients regarding therapy, growth, and health maintenance.
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, discharges, and peri-operative education.

Education

ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver high quality, team-based, patient-focused care under supervision of a physician. The role encompasses office, hospital, ED and perioperative settings with possible first assist in the OR and on-call duties.

The successful candidate will perform examinations, order and interpret tests, participate in procedures, educate patients, and coordinate care across departments to ensure continuity and optimal outcomes.