Physician Assistant II - Orthopedics (San Jose, Full Time)

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Jose, California is seeking a Senior Physician Assistant to deliver high-quality, team-based patient care under a supervising physician. The role spans office, hospital, ED and perioperative settings, with possible OR first assist and on-call duties.

Evening or weekend hours may be required based on department needs. The Senior PA will mentor less experienced PAs and contribute to clinical and operational excellence, aligning with standards of care and ongoing education

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of PA experience in the last five (5) years.
• Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.
• California PA license required at hire; NPI required at hire; BLS required.
• Physician Assistant National Certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Practice as part of a team under supervising physician direction.
• Examine patients, perform physicals, gather medical data and histories.
• Order/test and interpret diagnostic results; provide treatment plans.
• Assist in surgeries or procedures as applicable; potential inpatient rounds.
• Educate patients and families on pre/postoperative care and risks.
• Mentor less experienced PAs and participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Team-based care

First assist in surgeries

Mentor others

Evening/weekend hours

Education

ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of a supervising physician, the Senior Physician Assistant provides high quality, efficient, team based patient focused care. The Senior Physician Assistant responsibilities may include managing patients in the office, hospital, ED and/or perioperative setting. The Senior Physician Assistant may be required to First Assist in the OR or perform other department specific procedures. The Senior Physician Assistant may also facilitate on call responsibilities for his/her supervising physician. The Senior Physician Assistants daily responsibilities may vary based upon the department & supervising physician needs and may require evening or weekend hours. The Senior Physician Assistant, by virtue of his/her experience and competency in the role, provides a high level of clinical and operational expertise and may function as a mentor to less experienced Physician Assistants.

Essential Responsibilities

• The Physician Assistant will practice as part of a team under the direction of their supervising physician.
• Primary Duties will be inclusive of the following but not limited to:
• 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.
• Performs other department specific diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• 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.
• Based upon Specific Specialty, additional duties may include the following:
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, discharges.
• First assist in surgeries or perform procedures as applicable.
• Round on inpatients.
• Performs admission evaluation on patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history,
• reviewing patients medical record, performing physical exam, documenting findings into patient medical
• record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician.
• Provides patient and family with pre-operative/pre-procedure and other pertinent education.
• Answers questions regarding surgery or procedures, recovery and risk factor modification; provides
• blood transfusion information as applicable; performs peri-operative procedures; locates and utilizes
• diagnostic images, instruments and pertinent patient information.
• Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings.
• Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and
• practice guidelines.
• Depending on the specialty, may work as the First Assist during surgical procedures, start IVs, and/or
• perform suturing.
• Performs post-operative procedures to include entering standard post-operative orders into patient
• medical records; assists physicians with evaluation and management of patients status during recovery;
• reviews vital signs, laboratory and diagnostic studies; assists with management of patients.
• Facilitates patient discharge; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner.
• Other Duties
• The Senior Physician Assistant provides a high level of clinical and operational expertise and may
• function as a mentor to less experienced Physician Assistants.
• May collaborate with the supervising physician, manager and other department members on
• performance improvement activities

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years previous experience in the last five (5) years as a physician assistant.

Education

• Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.

License, Certification, Registration

• Physician Assistant License (California) required at hire
• National Provider Identifier required at hire
• Basic Life Support
• Physician Assistant National Certificate required at hire

Additional Requirements

• Fluoroscopy Permit required, or must be obtained within 18 months from the date of hire in Orthopedics,
• Interventional Radiology, and Radiation Oncology only.
• May be required to have experience and competency in performing specific tasks required by the specific
• department.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Primary Location: California,San Jose,San Jose Building 4

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri*Working days and hours may change based on the operational need

Working Hours Start: 10:00 AM

Working Hours End: 06:30 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A22|AFSCME|UNAC-UHCP-Physician Assistants

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: San Jose Hospital - Orthopedics - 0206

Pay Range: $117.36 - $124.52 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: No

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.