Physician Assistant I - Emergency Department (Santa Clara, 24hrs)

Essential Responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will practice as part of a team under the direction of their supervising physician. Primary Duties will be inclusive of the following but not limited to: Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as imaging studies, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interpretes test results for deviations from normal. Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, andmanaging infection. Performs other department specific diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision ofcontinuity of care. Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normalgrowth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenanceand other relevant patient education. Based upon Specific Specialty, additional duties may include the following: Facilitate admissions, transfers, discharges First assist in surgeries or perform procedures as applicable Round on inpatients Performs admission evaluation on patients to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patients medical record, performing physical exam, documenting findings into patient medicalrecord, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician. Provides patient and family with pre-operative/pre-procedure and other pertinent education. Answers questions regarding surgery or procedures, recovery and risk factor modification; providesblood transfusion information as applicable; performs peri-operative procedures; locates and utilizesdiagnostic images, 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 andpractice guidelines: Depending on the specialty, may work as the First Assist during surgical procedures, start IVs, and/orperform suturing. Performs post-operative procedures to include entering standard post-operative orders into patientmedical records; assists physicians with evaluation and management of patients status during recovery; reviews vital signs, laboratory and diagnostic studies; assists with management of patients. Facilitates patient discharge; dictates discharge and transfer summaries in a timely manner.

Basic Qualifications: ExperienceN/AEducation Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program by start date. License, Certification, Registration Physician Assistant License (California) required at hire Basic Life Support National Provider Identifier required at hire Physician Assistant National Certificate required at hire

Additional Requirements: Fluoroscopy Permit required, or must be obtained within 18 months from the date of hire in Orthopedics, Interventional Radiology, and Radiation Oncology only. May be required to have experience and competency in performing specific tasks required bydepartment. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment

Preferred Qualifications: N/A