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Ophthamology and Surgery, Hayward/Union City/Fremont

#115677 – Physician Assistant II, Ophthalmology (No. 4479) Kaiser Permanente - Hayward/Union City/ Fremont – FT/Days

Apply on-line at: jobs.kp.org

Contact: Todd Penns

Nurse Recruiter

Todd.x.Penns@kp.org

(510) 618-5837

Under the direction and supervision of a physician who is a specialist (e.g., orthopedics, surgery, emergency medicine), the Physician Assistant II provides high quality, cost-effective patient care by performing surgical preparation procedures, peri-operative and post- operative procedures, and assists in performing surgical and other procedures. A Physician Assistant II may work in the operating room or emergency department in addition to having responsibilities for outpatient clinic and hospital ward duties. May take call for patients under the supervision of a physician.

Essential Functions:
• Performs admission evaluation on new patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, transcribing history and medical findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician.
• Provides patient and family with pre-operative and other pertinent education.
• Answers questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification, procedures; provides blood transfusion information; performs surgical peri-operative procedures; locates and utilizes x-rays, instruments and pertinent patient information.
• Reviews patient chart noting allergies, pertinent medical history, and abnormal physical findings.
• Assists in performing surgical procedures and other procedures consistent with the standards of care and practice guidelines: Depending on the specialty, may work as the first assist during surgical procedures, start IV's, and/or perform suturing.
• Performs post-operative procedures to include transcription of standard post-operative orders into patient medical records; assists physicians with evaluation and management of patient's status during recovery; reviews vital signs, laboratory and x-ray studies; assists with technical management of patients.
• Performs patient discharge in conjunction with social worker, pharmacist, and physical therapist; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner.

 

Secondary Functions:

• First assist in surgery and perform minor procedures in the operating room

• Performs admission evaluation on new patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, transcribing history and medical findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician. 

• Write admission orders as appropriate and do H & P; in conjunction with the Surgeon, develop and implement treatment plan

• Provides patient and family with pre-operative and other pertinent education. 

• Answers questions regarding surgery, recovery and risk factor modification, procedures: provides blood transfusion information; performs surgical peri-operative procedures; locates and utilizes x-rays, instruments and pertinent patient information. 

• Round on in-patients to determine progress of treatment plan and patient health status; Make modifications to treatment plan as necessary

• Help plan and implement a discharge plan of care and work with hospital resources to support moving the patient to the appropriate level of care to meet the physician needs and psychological needs of the patient and the family

• Is a communication link between the surgeon, patients, and family

• Perform minor surgical procedures as directed by the Surgeon in the clinic

• Assess patients for discharge; direct the appropriate placement of patients in the in-patient setting

• Work with the Surgeon and patient care services to effectively evaluate the quality of care of patients admitted to the inpatient service

• See patients in the surgery clinic and in the OR on both Hayward and Fremont as directed

• Participation in PA OR call schedule for after hours and weekends required for Fremont and Hayward campuses

• Must treat external and internal customers in a respectful, friendly, helpful, and professional manner at all times

• Must adhere to the service expectations of the department and facility

• Work under the supervision of a surgeon at all times, including surgeons from other disciplines

 

Basic Qualifications:
• One year previous experience in the last five years as a physician assistant.
• Graduate of an approved primary care physician assistant or surgical physician assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Medical Board of California (M.B.C.) and the Physician Assistant Examining Committee (P.A.E.C.).
• Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Must have a Nat'l Provider Identifier (NPI), or obtain an NPI, prior to employment start date).
• May be required to possess specialty skills to perform tasks required by the specific department (e.g., neurosurgery, orthopedics, etc).
• Must be able to work in a Labor-Management Partnership environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience as a P.A. in a surgical setting

• Preferred experience in a hospital surgical/operating room setting

• Furnish license for P.A. Program

 

 

Family Practice, Sacramento

Looking for a PA or FNP fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese or Spanish wanted for a part time or full time position in the family practice office in Sacramento.  Will consider new graduate.

Please forward your email to ichieh1@yahoo.com

We offer very competitive salary

Med/Surg Transplant, San Francisco

A full time physician assistant position is availablenat the CPMC Medical Foundation . Contact Christine Moyle, director at moylec@sutterhealth.org or ph: 1(415) 600-1128.  1/12

Cardiovascular Surgery, San Francisco

2 full time Physician Assistant positions are available at the CPMC Medical Foundation in cardiovascular surgery. Contact Christine Moyle, director at moylec@sutterhealth.org or  ph:(415)600-1128.   

Gyn, Napa

Planned Parenthood in Napa needs a part time PA, preferably Spanish speaking. Contact Aurora Helm, PA at aurorahelmpa@gmail.com , or ph: 1(626) 390-6056   1/12

Pain Management, Castro Valley

We are a busy Pain Management practice with offices in Castro Valley, San Ramon, Pleasanton and Fremont. Our Mission is to provide quality, state of the art pain treatment in a compassionate and professional environment.  We have been providing pain management services to the Bay Area for over 10 years.

We are looking for a full time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. The ideal candidate is a Certified PA or NP who is enthusiastic, compassionate and eager to support.  The candidate will be a natural team leader and supporter of patient education.  The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to work in a fast-paced environment with a team approach in order to support our mission.

Educational and Licensure requirements:

• Current DEA License is a huge plus, but we're willing to wait for the application process for the right candidate
• Education: Graduate of approved/accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Program

*Please be prepared to show degrees and certifications

• Must have at least 2 years of clinical experience. Experience in pain management is a big plus. 

Please email a cover letter and your resume to  beaua@bayareapaindoc.com  in *PDF format.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits that include company sponsored medical/dental/vision plan, continued education reimbursements, paid vacation, sick leave and retirement plan.

Family Practice/Occ Med, San Jose

Join our traditional and dynamic Primary Care/ Family medicine in San

Jose and  Silicon Valley  (www.newmanmedical.com)

 

This unique opportunity offers a focus on general adult

 medicine , including acute care,  management of chronic conditions

and preventive care, as well as Occupational Health.

 Our special interest is occupational medicine ,

 providing work  injury care as well as preventive services for a

 large employer  We see 8-16

patients per day, allowing plenty of time for thorough

 examination and patient education

 

New graduate will be considered

We seek someone 2 to 2.5 days per week.  

Please contact:

 Walter Newman, M.D.

Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine, Stanford University

Email questions or resume to  

 WALTERNEWMAN@AOL.COM

 

Vascular Surgery, Burlingame/San Mateo

PA wanted part-time, new grads and PAs with experience both welcome, for a Vascular Surgery practice in Burlingame/San Mateo. For more details please contact sspeizer@yahoo.com and send a CV and contact information.

Occupational Medicine, Adult Medicine, San Jose, CA

Join our traditional and dynamic Primary Care/ Family medicine in San Jose and  Silicon Valley  (www.newmanmedical.com)

This unique opportunity offers a  focus on general adult

medicine , including acute care, management of chronic conditions and preventive care, as well as Occupational Health.

 Our special interest is occupational medicine , providing work  injury care as well as preventive services for a large employer.  We see 8-16 patients per day, allowing plenty of time for thorough

 examination and patient education

 New graduate will be considered and some  Medical Spanish is

 helpful but not required. We seek someone part time …approximately  20 hrs per week leading to full time with benefits.

 

 Please contact:

 

Walter Newman, M.D.

Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine, Stanford University

 

Email questions or resume to  

WALTERNEWMAN@AOL.COM

 

408-226-5400

Bariatrics, Palo Alto

Part time PA with possibility of full time later neededd to work with Stuart Weisman, MD, gastroenterologist, in weight loss clinic.

Send CV to sweisman@weismanmedical.com