CA - Physician Assistant - Surgical Oncology - King City - Ambe Healthcare Staffing

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Physician Assistant (PA), under the direction of the Medical Director and the onsite Supervising Physician provides and coordinates direct patient care and may act as a first assistant to the supervising surgeon. The PA provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative healthcare service, as delegated by a physician. The PA will report to the Director and Program Development for all employee/employer issues regarding departmental and organizational operations. The PA consistently demonstrates the core values of Enloe Health and serves as a role model to other employees.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
* Graduate of a PA educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission (ARC) on Education for Physician Assistants (or its predecessor agency) OR current certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Desired:
* Recent General/Colorectal/Surgical and/or Trauma Clinical experience
* Bilingual in Spanish desirable
* One year clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in an acute care facility

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
* Current California Physician Assistant License
* Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA), if not a graduate from an accredited ARC Physician Assistant educational program
* Current CPR recognition
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 3 months of hire
* Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number or proof of application
* Meets Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to bill Medicare
* Credentialed through the Enloe Medical Staff Office and Finance Office

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Days, Full Time

Minimum Years of Experience:
1

Sub Specialty:
Physicians Assistant

General Certifications:, N/A

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
1