Senior Emergency Department Physician Assistant

Kaiser Permanente; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Jose, CA seeks a Senior Physician Assistant to provide high-quality, team-based patient care under a supervising physician across office, hospital, ED and perioperative settings.

The role may include first assist in surgery, inpatient rounds, and perioperative duties with potential evening/weekend hours. Mentorship to junior PAs and clinical leadership are included.

Qualifications

• Graduate from ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.
• Physician Assistant License (California) required at hire.
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.
• Basic Life Support certification required at hire.
• Physician Assistant National Certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Practice as part of a team under the direction of their supervising physician.
• Examine patient, perform physicals, collect medical history and data.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and labs.
• Perform injections, wound care, and infection management.
• Develop and implement patient management plans and records.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

First assist

Inpatient rounds

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

California PA license

NPI required

BLS

PA National Certification

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Jose, CA seeks a Senior Physician Assistant to provide high-quality, team-based patient care under a supervising physician across office, hospital, ED and perioperative settings.

The role may include first assist in surgery, inpatient rounds, and perioperative duties with potential evening/weekend hours. Mentorship to junior PAs and clinical leadership are included.