Senior Critical Care Physician Assistant - Lead Clinician

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Physician Assistant II to deliver high-quality patient care under supervision of a physician. The PA II will lead our professional team, coordinate care, participate in education, and engage in clinical practice and patient-management activities within a leading academic medical center.

The role involves obtaining patient histories, conducting exams, ordering and interpreting tests, counseling on preventive care, and collaborating with physicians, pharmacists,

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• 3+ years of experience as a PA.
• Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Organization/time management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Is an expert in obtaining detailed and accurate medical histories from patients; Performs appropriate physical examinations, delineates problems, and records the information.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, including coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording of progress notes and the provision of continuity of care.
• Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic studies along with indicated procedures. Orders therapies to include PT, OT, ST and Respiratory. Orders consultations with other services and medications.
• Performs and / or interprets common laboratory, radiological, cardio graphic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiological processes.
• May perform(s) procedures based off privileges approved by medical staff
• Helps with care coordination of the patient with the rest of the team.
• Provides continuity of care in the management of complex illnesses and injuries under the supervision of a physician.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance, especially in the postoperative period; this might also include members of the patient's family in certain circumstances.
• Facilitates the referral of patients to other health and social service agencies when appropriate.
• Ensures billing for services rendered is completed and accurate.
• Acts as a mentor and/or preceptor to new/student physician assistants within the department or clinic
• Help participate or lead quality initiatives, process improvement projects, or research within the department or clinic
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient care

Organization

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

PA program graduate

Tools

CA PA License (DCA)

BLS Healthcare Provider

NCCPA

DEA Certification

Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Physician Assistant II to deliver high-quality patient care under supervision of a physician. The PA II will lead our professional team, coordinate care, participate in education, and engage in clinical practice and patient-management activities within a leading academic medical center.

The role involves obtaining patient histories, conducting exams, ordering and interpreting tests, counseling on preventive care, and collaborating with physicians, pharmacists,