Keck Medicine of USC · 6 hours ago
Project Assistant
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$175K/yr - $288K/yr
3+ years expKeck Medicine of USC is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) II surgical specialist to join their team. The PA will assist in surgical procedures, coordinate patient care, and provide continuity of care under physician supervision.
Health CareHospitalService IndustryWellness
Responsibilities
Assists surgeon during surgical procedure. Perform first assistant surgical duties, including tissue retraction and suturing. May perform additional surgical duties/procedures based off specialty training and privileges approved by medical staff. (Accounts for at least 50% of Job Accountability)
Obtains detailed and accurate medical histories from patients; generally, this is confirming data that has been received preoperatively. Performs appropriate physical examinations, delineates problems, and records the information
Develops and implements patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording of progress notes and the provision of continuity of care in the preoperative and postoperative care period
Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic studies along with indicated procedures. Orders therapies to include PT, OT, ST and Respiratory. Orders medications and consultations with other services and medications
Performs and / or interprets common laboratory, radiological, cardio graphic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiological processes
May perform additional procedures in the clinic or hospital setting based off privileges approved by medical staff
Helps preoperatively and postoperatively with care coordination of the patient
Provides continuity of care in the management of complex illnesses and injuries under the supervision of a physician
Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance, especially in the postoperative period; this might also include members of the patient’s family in certain circumstances
Facilitates the referral of patients to other health and social service agencies when appropriate
Ensures billing for services rendered is completed and accurate
Acts as a mentor and/or preceptor to new/student physician assistants within the department or clinic
Help participate or lead quality initiatives, process improvement projects, or research within the department or clinic
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
3+ Years Experience Required
Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service
Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients
Organization/time management skills
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills
Physician Assistant - PA (CA DCA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Drug Enforcement Administration Current Controlled Substance Course Certificate or obtain within 3 months of hire Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate issued by the US Department of Justice for Schedule II-V controlled substances
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
Preferred
3+ Years Experience in Surgical Specialty Preferred
Company
Keck Medicine of USC
Keck Medicine of USC is a Healthcare Center.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rod Hanners
CEO of Keck Medicine of USC | President and CEO of USC Health System
Paige Asawa
Co-Founder & Program Director
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