The Physician Assistant (PA) II Per Diem is a licensed health professional who practices medicine with the supervision of a physician. The PA II has greater than three years of experience as a PA. The PA II is involved in coordination of care, participates in education, and is closely engaged in clinical practice and patient care management. The PA II will function as a leader of our professional team by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly and with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advanced practice providers. Duties may include obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, counseling patients on preventative care, and ordering medications. The PA II may also perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status and document patient preparation and response to procedure(s). The Physician Assistant Practice Agreement will govern PA practice. The PA role includes abiding by rules and regulations of medical staff and PA certifying and regulatory bodies.
Essential Duties:
- 1. Obtains detailed and accurate medical histories from patients. Performs appropriate physical examinations, delineates problems, and records the information.
- 2. Develops and implements patient management plans
- 3. Orders and / or interprets common laboratory, radiological, and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiological processes.
- 4. Performs procedures as indicated
- 5. Provides continuity of care in the management of complex illnesses and injuries under the supervision of a physician. Performs evaluation and therapeutic procedures in response to life-threatening situations.
- 6. Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
- 7. Facilitates the referral of patients to other health and social service agencies when appropriate.
- 8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Req Bachelor’s Degree Graduate degree from an accredited PA program
- Req 3 years 3+ years’ experience as physician assistant in a health care setting. ◦ -PER DIEM II: 3+ years’ experience required
- Req Experience with consults and H&Ps
- Req Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery.
- Req Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how.
- Req Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pref Master’s degree Graduate degree from an accredited PA program
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Req Physician Assistant - PA (CA DCA) If sees out of state patients via Telemedicine must also have a license from the state the patient is located during the telemedicine appointment
- Req National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Req 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.
- Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
- Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association *If no ACLS card upon hire, one must be obtained as soon as possible, but not to exceed 45 days from hire. Only required if works within Hospital Setting.
- Req 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)
The hourly rate range for this position is $70.00 - $115.50. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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