Physician Assistant: ER, OR First Assist

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Modesto, California, seeks a Physician Assistant to provide high-quality, team-based patient care under the supervision of a physician. The role spans office, hospital, ED and perioperative settings, and may involve first assist in the OR and other department procedures.

You will conduct exams, order tests, perform therapeutic procedures, educate patients, and contribute to continuity of care. Shift flexibility may include evenings or weekends, depending on department needs.

Qualifications

• ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program completed before start date.
• CA PA license required at hire and NPI.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, team-based patient care under supervising physician.
• May require first assist in surgeries and perioperative procedures.
• Perform exams, orders, and interpret tests to guide care.
• Coordinate patient care across office, hospital, ED, and perioperative settings.
• Provide patient education and discharge planning as needed.

Skills

Team-based patient care

First Assist in OR

Patient education

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Modesto, California, seeks a Physician Assistant to provide high-quality, team-based patient care under the supervision of a physician. The role spans office, hospital, ED and perioperative settings, and may involve first assist in the OR and other department procedures.

You will conduct exams, order tests, perform therapeutic procedures, educate patients, and contribute to continuity of care. Shift flexibility may include evenings or weekends, depending on department needs.