This position supports Kaiser Permanente?s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer.
DEPARTMENT: Interventional Services- CCL
SCHEDULE: Full-time, regular; 40hrs/week; SHIFT: Day; Varied days Sunday through Saturday 7:30 am to 6:00pm
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: Graduate of an approved primary care physician assistant or surgical physician assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Medical Board of California (M.B.C.) and the Physician Assistant Examining Committee (P.A.E.C.). Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred. BLS certification required.
Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI, or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date.
PREFERRED EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATION/ LICENSURE: Graduate of an accredited PA/NP program & Surgical Residency program. California PA-C License, Board Certified, DEA License, BCLS & ACLS certification
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of a physician who is a specialist (eg. orthopedics, surgery, emergency medicine), the Physician Assistant II provides high quality, cost-effective patient care by performing surgical preparation procedures, peri-operative and post- operative procedures, and assists in performing surgical and other procedures. A Physician Assistant II may work in the operating room or emergency department in addition to having responsibilities for outpatient clinic and hospital ward duties. May take call for patients under the supervision of a physician.
QUALIFICATIONS: One year previous experience in the last five years as a physician assistant. May be required to possess specialty skills to perform tasks required by the specific department (e.g. neurosurgery, orthopedics, etc).
Must be able to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CV, Surgical/Interventional Case Log, and (2) professional references submitted with application.
Minimum (1) year within the past (1.5) years of complex coronary and vascular interventions including minimally invasive surgical approach & experience in both the in-patient and out-patient settings with demonstrated knowledge & competence to:
Function as 1st assist in the Interventional Suites
Conduct daily rounds & document patient care orders (ICU & Floor)
Perform evaluative consults with physicians & other health care providers
Read & evaluate laboratory reports & imaging studies
Manage interventional/procedural problems within scope of practice
Perform therapeutic procedures as outlined in the Delineation of Privileges
Ability to make independent decisions following California Laws & Regulations
Highest level of customer focused service with patients, members, physicians, and staff
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Excellent attendance & ?Meets/Exceeds? standards on Performance Appraisal done within the past year
Completion of employee health requirements
Ability to support Cardiac Interventional 1st call schedules in the greater Sacramento area ? including after hours and weekends.
Due to operational needs, may be required to have varied start times and work at multiple facilities in the Sacramento area.
Qualified Nurse Practitioners (NPs) will be given hiring preference over qualified Physician Assistants (PAs). NPs who do not meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply, and their applications will be reviewed on a case by case basis
REQUIRED SKILLS TESTING: N/A
DUTIES: Performs admission evaluation on new patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, transcribing history and medical findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician. Provides patient and family with pre-operative and other pertinent education. Answers questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification, procedures; provides blood transfusion information; performs surgical peri-operative procedures; locates and utilizes x-rays, instruments and pertinent patient information. Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings. Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines: Depending on the specialty, may work as the first assist during surgical procedures, start IV?s, and/or perform suturing. Performs post-operative procedures to include transcption of standard post-operative orders into patient medical records; assists physicians with evaluation and management of patient's status during recovery; reviews vital signs, laboratory and x-ray studies; assists with technical management of patients. Performs patient discharge in conjunction with social worker, pharmacist, and physical therapist; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner.
PREFERRED DUTIES: Under the direction of the Medical Director of Interventional Cardiology and the Director of Interventional Services or designee, qualified applicants will be expected to evaluate, coordinate, provide, and facilitate care for adult patients as an extension of the interventional cardiologists. Specific responsibilities to be fulfilled are outlined in the Job Descption, Delegation of Services, and Delineation of Privileges documents.
Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente?s 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 Permanente?s policies and procedures.
