Physician Assistant- Plastic Surgery

MyStethi, LLC; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monday-Friday schedule

Outpatient and Inpatient Setting

OR assistance 1–2 days/week

Plastic Surgery call participation

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources in Modesto, CA is seeking a Physician Assistant for our Plastic Surgery team. In clinic and surgical settings, you will assist in OR 1-2 days weekly and provide direct patient care under physician supervision.

California PA licensure and DEA eligibility are required. All experience levels are welcome; the role offers a Monday-Friday schedule with outpatient and inpatient responsibilities and participation in plastic surgery call.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited PA program.
• PA licensure; DEA eligible.
• Experience level: all levels welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under physician supervision.
• Gather detailed history and perform physical exams.
• Order tests and interpret results; ensure documentation per policy.
• Assist in OR and procedures 1–2 days per week.

Skills

Patient care

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited PA program

Job description

Job Summary

Central Valley Doctors Health System and Doctor's Medical Center of Modesto are seeking a dedicated and motivated Physician Assistant to join our Plastic Surgery team! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in both clinic and surgical practice setting!

What we Offer:

• Monday-Friday schedule
• Outpatient and Inpatient Setting
• OR assist 1-2 days per week
• Plastic Surgery and Facial Trauma Call Participation
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Qualifications:

• PA licensure in California
• All levels of experience welcome

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physician, provides direct patient care including gathering detailed history and performing physical exams. Performs or orders tests and interprets results. Administers therapeutic procedures as directed. Instructs on care and maintains written charts and records on patients. Maintains appropriate manual and electronic records (EMR).

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Provide physician assistant services to patients as directed by the physician’s patient care plan and supervised by the physician
• Ensure completion of all required documentation of patient care activities in accordance with TPR policy.
• Fulfill all duties assigned by physician
• Reports to the attending physician of any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment
• Participates in patient review conferences and staffing
• Assists the physician as follows, but not limited to Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Safety Committee activities
• Adhere to the established policies and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources Orders and interprets the results of laboratory tests as part of the physical examination and health management.
• Perform and oversee testing and other appropriate procedures.
• Conducts health teaching and counseling during the physical exam, as appropriate, enabling the client to make informed choices about health and treatment options.
• Provides consultative direction as needed for nursing, laboratory and clinic assistant staff.
• Orders medications.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Graduate of accredited PA program

Certifications:

Required: PA licensure; DEA eligible. Additional certification(s) per governing board and in accordance with the facility Medical Staff Bylaws.

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