Nurse Practitioner / PA: Primary & Acute Care Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Physician Assistant to provide patient care under physician supervision in primary care or specialty settings. The role requires certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, and relevant state licensure; a formal PA program graduate or an RN/NP path is acceptable, with DEA, ACLS, and furnishing numbers as applicable.

Responsibilities include performing history and physicals, developing care plans, ordering tests and

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as an NP or PA.
• Physician Assistant National Certificate required at time of hire; must be maintained if applicable.
• Graduate training in PA or RN/NP pathways as described in qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Collect subjective data (history).
• Collect objective data (physical exam).
• Develop an assessment (diagnosis).
• Develop and implement a management plan.
• Facilitate referrals to health facilities and resources.
• Order pharmacologic interventions.
• Develop and implement an educational plan.
• Plan for appropriate follow-up care.
• Manage care of patients with complicated medical or surgical conditions.
• Maintain privacy and adhere to Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct and related policies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Physical examination

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical decision-making

Education

Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Program

RN and NP Program graduate

Masters in nursing (NP path)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California seeks a Physician Assistant to provide patient care under physician supervision in primary care or specialty settings. The role requires certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, and relevant state licensure; a formal PA program graduate or an RN/NP path is acceptable, with DEA, ACLS, and furnishing numbers as applicable.

Responsibilities include performing history and physicals, developing care plans, ordering tests and