Physician Assistant - All Surgical Services Specialties- Santa Clara and San Jose Area
Company: Kaiser
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Description - External html: $component.getFieldValue($data)
id=descriptionExt-value formfieldid=descriptionExt> To optimize
your experience applying to a job at Kaiser Permanente we have
created a unique and easy all-inclusive process to apply for open
career opportunities in this specific specialty relevant to your
work experience and interests. This is for the San Jose and Santa
Clara area locations and represents multiple positions. Specialties
include: Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery,
Thoracic Surgery.Internal Candidates: Please apply to posted
position through the internal careers websiteSo, what is next?You
apply to this single posting, which represents an array of
schedules. If you are interested in other locations, please search
for those unique postings on our careers site separately.Allow our
Talent Team to find a suitable job match to what you are looking
for.Our talent team will coach you through every step of the hiring
process.See what it's all about, submit your interest today!!Under
the direction of a supervising physician, the Physician Assistant
provides high quality, efficient, team based patient focused care.
The Physician Assistant's responsibilities may include managing
patients in the office, hospital, ED and/or perioperative setting.
The Physician Assistant may be required to First Assist in the OR
or perform other department specific procedures. The Physician
Assistant may also facilitate on call responsibilities for his/her
supervising physician.The Physician Assistant's daily
responsibilities may vary based upon the department & supervising
physician needs and may require evening or weekend work
hours.Essential Responsibilities:The Physician Assistant will
practice as part of a team under the direction of their supervising
physician.Primary Duties will be inclusive of the following but not
limited to: Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical
examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health
history and results of physical examination.Administers or orders
diagnostic tests, such as imaging studies, electrocardiogram, and
laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from
normal.Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections,
immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing
infection.Performs other department specific diagnostic or
therapeutic procedures.Develops and implements patient management
plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of
continuity of care.Instructs and counsels patients regarding
compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and
development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living,
and health maintenance and other relevant patient education.Based
upon Specific Specialty, additional duties may include the
following:Facilitate admissions, transfers, dischargesFirst assist
in surgeries or perform procedures as applicableRound on
inpatientsPerforms admission evaluation on patients to include:
obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing
patient's medical record, performing physical exam, documenting
findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from
normal findings to attending physician.Provides patient and family
with pre-operative/pre-procedure and other pertinent
education.Answers questions regarding surgery or procedures,
recovery and risk factor modification; provides blood transfusion
information as applicable; performs peri-operative procedures;
locates and utilizes diagnostic images, 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 entering 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 diagnostic studies; assists with management
of patients.Facilitates patient discharge; dictates discharge and
transfer summaries in a timely manner.Basic Qualifications:Senior
Physician Assistant:
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