Job Abstract

We are proud to offer one of the most comprehensive Vascular Surgery opportunities in the Bay Area. Employer is Sutter Health - Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Duties include outpatient clinic and perioperative work (pre-procedure, post procedure), wound care, inpatient rounds, consultations, surgical assisting both open and endovascular procedures, and performance of minor procedures. Vascular surgery, CT surgery, or similar experience is valued. New graduates looking for a robust learning enviro... more details

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview:

We are proud to offer one of the most comprehensive Vascular Surgery opportunities in the Bay Area. Employer is Sutter Health - Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Duties include outpatient clinic and perioperative work (pre-procedure, post procedure), wound care, inpatient rounds, consultations, surgical assisting both open and endovascular procedures, and performance of minor procedures. Vascular surgery, CT surgery, or similar experience is valued. New graduates looking for a robust learning environment and a chance to excel in their careers will be considered. Competitive benefit package. Excellent opportunity to work with a highly skilled and experienced team with access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Provides medical consultation including the performance of therapeutic procedures delegated by the supervising physician, assist with various procedures, provides patient education, treatment and follow-up, may complete daily rounds and as needed using an organized multi-disciplinary team approach to provide continuity of care throughout the care continuum. The Physician Assistant's responsibilities may include managing patients in an office, hospital, emergency and/or perioperative setting. Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act.

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).

EDUCATION

Master's: Physician Assistant

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS

PA-Physician Assistant

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA)

ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Other - certification based on department requirements

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED

2 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrates knowledge of patient care guidelines/policy as evidenced by quality of documentation.

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.

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 instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting and advising.

Technical and analytical skills for analysis and interpretation of test procedures and results in order to determine appropriate correction actions

Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as needed

Ability to effectively lead, mentor and/or develop others

Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Physician Assistant

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Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

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

Pay Range is $84.58 to $122.63 / hour

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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