Physician Assistant

Commonspirit; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Trauma/Acute Care Surgery and Orthopedic departments at California Hospital Medical Center. The role involves providing and coordinating care for trauma patients, collaborating with healthcare teams, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in acute settings, along with necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an acute setting with trauma and orthopedic patients.
• Surgical and Trauma training required.
• Experience as a first assist and assessment of trauma patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and coordinate treatment for Trauma and Orthopedic Patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes.
• Assist in developing protocols and support departmental goals.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Quality Improvement

Education

Current PA license

ACLS certification

PALS certification

BLS certification

Job description

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Position Summary

The Trauma/Acute Care Surgery and Orthopedic Physicians Assistant is responsible for providing care to and coordinating the care of the Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Orthopedic Patients at CHMC, ensuring they receive optimal care throughout their hospitalization. The primary goal is to ensure trauma patients receive quality care, both directly as an expert clinician and indirectly as a consultant, change agent, educator, and quality improvement agent. The PA collaborates closely with Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, ancillary personnel, patients, and their families to develop an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care. The PA reports directly to the Trauma Program Director, with a reporting link to the Trauma Medical Director. They also contribute to developing standardized procedures and protocols and assist in meeting departmental goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and coordinate treatment for Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Orthopedic Patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.
• Assist in developing protocols and standardized procedures.
• Support departmental goals and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an acute setting working with trauma, orthopedic, and ICU patients.
• Surgical and Trauma training.
• Experience as a first assist, H&P, assessment of trauma patients.
• Current PA license, ACLS, PALS, BLS certifications required.
• Auditing ATLS skills is desirable.

Overview

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full range of services including a Level II trauma center, obstetrics, pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. For more information, visit here.

Pay Range

$86.00 per hour