Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (Per Diem) in Northern California - NorthBay Health
Fairfield, CA
About the Job
At NorthBay Health the Physician Assistant (PA) – Emergency Medicine is required to function as a member of the emergency department medical management team. The Physician Assistant is a health care professional with advanced education and training in emergency medicine services. The PA works under the direction of a licensed physician. The Physician Assistant is also directed by standardized protocols and procedures and in collaboration with the supervising physician. 10 hours shifts (10a-8p)
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Current Physician Assistant licensure by the State of California Physician Assistant Examining Committee and Board Certified by the the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Maintains a current DEA license for schedule II drugs.
- Current AHA or equivalent certification in ACLS and BLS.
- Experience as a Physician Assistant practicing in a related field, or completion of internship in emergency medicine at NorthBay.
- Demonstrates ability to evaluate patient’s physical and emotional status.
- Demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs.
- Demonstrates current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: adult, adolescent, pediatric and geriatric.
- Ability to use computer, MS Word, Outlook, telephone. Knowledge of Cerner preferred.
- Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.
- The NorthBay Way is a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at NorthBay Healthcare. The NorthBay Way principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence.
- Physician Assistant: hourly pay range $82.00 – MAX $100.80
- MAX rate is commensurate of 20+ years APP experience
- Offered rate will be based on years of APP experience
- Plus, generous 10% per-diem shift differential available to qualified staff
Source : NorthBay Health
