Physician Assistant II / NP II - Orthopedics, Per Diem (Downey)

Kaiser Permanente; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA seeks a Physician Assistant to provide patient care under physician supervision in primary care or specialty departments. You will perform physical exams, order and interpret tests, develop care plans, and coordinate referrals within KP facilities.

Requirements include graduation from an approved PA program (or RN/NP pathway), California NP/PA licenses and certifications, BLS, and NPI.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant program; alternatively RN/NP pathway.
• CA licensure requirements include NP Furnishing Number, NP National Certificate, RN license, and NP Certificate.
• Physician Assistant License (CA) and PA National Certificate required; Basic Life Support and NPI.
• Must be flexible to work in primary care or specialty areas and follow regional practice guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collect subjective data (history).
• Collect objective data (physical examination).
• Develop an assessment (diagnosis).
• Develop and implement a management plan.
• Refer patients to appropriate facilities and resources.
• Order pharmacologic interventions.
• Develop and implement an educational plan.
• Plan for follow-up care.
• Manage care of patients with complex medical or surgical conditions.

Skills

Clinical assessment

History taking

Physical examination

Plan development

Care coordination

Education

Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Program

Graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program

Job description

Job Summary:

Physician Assistants (PA) provide health care services to patients who may have acute episodic conditions or chronic problems, as well as those seeking health evaluation, preventive care and/or education and counseling. Under physician supervision, PAs provide care in areas within KP in primary care or specialty departments consistent with their educational preparation following the Regional Practice Guidelines and Protocols for Ambulatory and Hospital-Based Practice. They perform complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations. Assume on-going responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery. Diagnose and treat both chronic and episodic disorders including complications of otherwise normal processes. Establish and document the health care plan and diagnosis, maintain records of each case that are sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members and to customers, contracted providers and vendors. Function in an expanded role to regularly provide primary, acute or emergency care to patients with complicated medical or surgical conditions which requires an intensive level of care and advanced certification in a specialty area (e.g., neonatal, intensive care, emergency medicine, operating room, etc.). A formal internship and/or equivalent on-the-job training in the specialty area are also required.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collect subjective data (obtain history).
• Collect objective data (perform a physical exam).
• Develop an assessment (diagnosis).
• Develop and implement a management plan.
• Facilitate the referral of patients to the appropriate health facilities, agencies and resources within the community.
• Order pharmacologic interventions.
• Develop and implement an educational plan.
• Plan for appropriate follow-up care.
• Manages the care of patients with complicated medical or surgical conditions.
• Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non‑compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience
  • Minimum one (1) year experience unless specified by department, as an NP or PA.
• Education
  • Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Program OR graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program.
  • NP Only: Masters degree in nursing (effective 1/1/03 for those not previously grandfathered in by CMS).
• License, Certification, Registration
  • Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (California) AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND Registered Nurse License (California) AND Nurse Practitioner Certificate (California)
  • Physician Assistant License (California) from National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants AND Physician Assistant National Certificate
  • Basic Life Support
  • National Provider Identifier

Additional Requirements:

• Willing to consider Nurse Practitioner job code 50159.
• If department elects to hire a new grad NP or PA, the California Furnishing Number and if applicable, the DEA Registration Number, must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire.
• The probationary period would also be extended from six (6) to twelve (12) months.
• Current DEA Registration Number

Preferred Qualifications:

• Complex spine experience

Notes:

• OR assist.
• Weekly schedules will vary.
• If ten (10) hour option chosen, shift will be 7:30 am-6:00 pm, back up 8-hour shift will be 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.