Physician Asst II

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 222,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Panorama City, CA is seeking Physician Assistants to provide care under physician supervision in primary care or specialty departments. You will perform physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, develop assessment and a care plan, and manage patients with acute and chronic conditions in a high‑volume ambulatory setting.

The role requires an approved PA program graduate, CA licensure, DEA registration, BLS, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Licensure and certifications as required by California and national boards.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect history and perform physical examinations.
• Develop assessment and management plans; coordinate referrals.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; ensure patient confidentiality and compliance with policies.
• Provide care under physician supervision in primary care or specialty departments.
• Deliver education and counseling to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate medical records for ongoing care.

Skills

One year PA/NP experience

Education

Approved PA program / RN+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

• 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)

OR

• 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.
• PALS required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in high volume environment..
• OR assist experience, code referrals.

Primary Location: California,Panorama City,Panorama City Medical Offices 2

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Shift: Evening

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start: 05:0 PM

Working Hours End: 12:00 AM

Job Schedule: Per Diem

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B13|AFSCME|UNAC

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Panorama City MOB #2 - Orthopedics-Regular Clinic - 0806

Pay Range: $106.72 - $131.03 / 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.