Physician Assistant, Family Medicine

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Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD

Position Overview:

Delivers primary health care to patients by assessing physical and psychosocial conditions, such as acute or chronic illness or injuries, and providing medical consultation and treatment under physician supervision. Physician Assistant practice is per California Physician Assistant regulations and the delegation of service agreement between the Physician Assistant and the supervising physician.

Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provides patient education, counseling, medication advice and follow-up instructions with referral when necessary. Performs independently or in conjunction with a provider with any office visit. Completes Electronic Health Record documentation in timely and accurate manner according to policy.

First assist in surgical procedures consistent with the physician specialty and the physician assistant’s training. Documents per institution’s requirements.

Performs history and physical examinations and completes required surgical paperwork per institution requirements. Completes Electronic Health Record documentation in timely and accurate manner according to policy.

Performs minor office surgery or procedures such as cast applications, suture removal, splints, general wound care and injections consistent with the physician specialty. Completes Electronic Health Record documentation in timely and accurate manner according to policy.

Transmits, furnishes, dispenses and administers immunization and medications consistent with California State Law and approved policies and procedures, and documents Completes Electronic Health Record documentation in timely and accurate manner according to policy.

Provides patient education, counseling, medication advice and follow-up instructions with referral when necessary. Performs independently or in conjunction with a provider with any office visit. Completes Electronic Health Record documentation in timely and accurate manner according to policy.

First assist in surgical procedures consistent with the physician specialty and the physician assistant’s training. Documents per institution’s requirements.

Performs history and physical examinations and completes required surgical paperwork per institution requirements. Completes Electronic Health Record documentation in timely and accurate manner according to policy.

Performs minor office surgery or procedures such as cast applications, suture removal, splints, general wound care and injections consistent with the physician specialty. Completes Electronic Health Record documentation in timely and accurate manner according to policy.

Transmits, furnishes, dispenses and administers immunization and medications consistent with California State Law and approved policies and procedures, and documents Completes Electronic Health Record documentation in timely and accurate manner according to policy.

EDUCATION
Masters or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
PA-Physician Assistant
CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) with CAPA CS certificate
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

National Board Certification

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
6 months related clinical experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC, preferred
Critical thinking skills as it relates to specialized departments this may include the ability to complete age-appropriate assessments
Communication skills (verbal, written and listening) with ability to work effectively across the organization, especially in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting and advising.
Technical and analytical skills for analysis and interpretation of test procedures and results in order to determine appropriate correction actions
Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as needed
Ability to effectively lead, mentor and/or develop others
Math aptitude skills: i.e calculation of drug doses
Computer s