#132654 (PA) Physician Assistant-Emergency General Surgery

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of La Jolla Emergency General Surgery physicians, the Physician Assistant (PA) will provide patient care, support practice, and will also hold independent clinics to support EGS (Emergency General Surgery) patient care. Provides comprehensive history and physical exams; orders diagnostic test and follow up on these and other lab tests; triage's phone calls; formulates a plan of care. Plans and implements treatment, teaching and/or support to patients and families. Provides consultation to other health and allied professionals to collaboratively assess patient care needs and treatment plans. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate from a physician assistant program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

• California Physician Assistant (PA) license.

• Current PA Certification from NCCPA.

• BLS and ACLS certifications with a commitment to obtain ART within six month of hire.

• Minimum six (6) months of experience as a licensed Physician Assistant in general surgery, emergency surgery, trauma or surgical ICU.

• Ability to analyze and interpret medical data.

• Knowledge of medical record documentation procedures and patient confidentiality. Writing skills to prepare clear medical reports, laboratory data and progress notes, as well as policies, procedures and protocols for patient care management.

• Demonstrated proficiency in various computer software packages, including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing programs.

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology and basic medical equipment.

• Experience in recruiting for a clinical protocol and screening potentially eligible patients.

• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.

• Knowledge of data collection, entry, and analysis.

• Experience in collecting accurate patient data.

• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing. Excellent interpersonal skills, using tact and diplomacy in order to interact effectively with all levels of professional staff and a diversity of patients. Skill in appropriate telephone techniques.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• First assist experience in the OR, seeing inpatient consults independently, post-op surgical patients and comfortable on a team of doctors, trainees at multiple levels and excellent communication skills with consulting services.

• Work experience in an outpatient surgery clinic.

• Ability to manage independent clinic with focus on postoperative wound and ostomy care and care coordination.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must be able to obtain UCSD Medical Staff privileges and maintain during employment. Due to advanced practice credentialing eligibility, clinical advanced practice experience must be within the last two years gained through school or work experience.

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