Physician Assistant, Main Urgent Care (Per Diem)

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Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD

Position Overview

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 nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.

Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, manages an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors.

Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications.

Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional practice.

Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California.

Job Description

• CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
• NP- Nurse Practitioner
• CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA)
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• National Certification

Skills and Knowledge

Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice. Verbal and written communication skills for regular contact with young patient, adult patient, physician and staff. Computer data entry skills to enter patient information in Electronic Health Record. Organizational skills. Ability to work with others in a flexible, cooperative manner. Must be able to handle varying procedures and interruptions.

Job Shift

Varied

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

No

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

• Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
• Pay Range is $95.33 to $133.46 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.