Neuro-Surgery Physician Assistant — OR Lead & Rounds

Kaiser Permanente; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Senior Physician Assistant to provide high-quality, patient-focused care under a supervising physician. The role spans office, hospital, ED and perioperative settings, with potential First Assist in the OR and on-call duties.

The Senior PA will mentor less experienced PAs, contribute to care planning and patient education, and support coordination of services in a dynamic, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years previous experience in the last five (5) years as a physician assistant.
• Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.
• California Physician Assistant license required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Physician Assistant National Certificate required at hire.
• Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as imaging studies, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• First assist in surgeries or perform procedures as applicable.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance and other relevant patient education.

Education

ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Senior Physician Assistant to provide high-quality, patient-focused care under a supervising physician. The role spans office, hospital, ED and perioperative settings, with potential First Assist in the OR and on-call duties.

The Senior PA will mentor less experienced PAs, contribute to care planning and patient education, and support coordination of services in a dynamic, team-based environment.