Physician Assistant, Family & Internal Medicine Float

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

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:

EDUCATION

Master's Degree

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

PA-Physician Assistant

CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) with controlled substance certificate

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

NCCPA-National Physician Assistant Certification

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

2 years 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 in We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SLH-Sutter Lakeside Hospital

Position Overview:

Provides quality direct patient care and assists in the coordination of department services. Patient care may include evaluating, treating, care management, referral coordination and follow-up with specialists, and health education. This role provides training to medical staff and instructs and counsels patients.

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:

• Collect, record and maintain patient information including medical history, reports and examination results.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury.
• Advise, patients, family and community members concerning treatment and prevention.
• Examine patients or order, perform and/r interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical conditions and determine diagnoses.
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
  
  

EDUCATION:

Doctorate: Graduate of an accredited medical school

Other: Successful completion of a medical residency program.

Other: Successful completion of a medical internship program.

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

8 years recent relevant experience.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

MD-Doctor of Medicine Upon Hire

OR DO-Doctor of Osteopathy of California Upon Hire

CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) Upon Hire

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Upon Hire

Board eligible or Board certified in area of specialty Upon Hire

ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire

NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Upon Hire

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

Department: Emergency Department, ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Department: Emergency Department, PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Department: Pediatrics, PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Full Time

Days Of The Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.