Physician Assistant, Watsonville Family Medicine

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Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD

Position Overview

Delivers primary health care to patients by assessing physical and psychosocial conditions, such as acute or chronic illness or injuries, and providing medical consultation and treatment under physician supervision. Physician Assistant practice is per California Physician Assistant regulations and the delegation of service agreement between the Physician Assistant and the supervising physician.

Job Description

• EDUCATION
• Masters or equivalent education/experience

Certification & Licensure

• PA-Physician Assistant
• CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) with CAPA CS certificate
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• National Board Certification

Preferred Experience as Typically Acquired In

24 months related clinical experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
• Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC, preferred

Critical thinking skills as it relates to specialized departments this may include the ability to complete age-appropriate assessments

Communication skills (verbal, written and listening) with ability to work effectively across the organization, especially in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting and advising.

Technical and analytical skills for analysis and interpretation of test procedures and results in order to determine appropriate correction actions

Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as needed

• Ability to effectively lead, mentor and/or develop others
• Math aptitude skills: i. e calculation of drug doses
• Computer skills to include entering accurate information into practice management and electronic health record
• Ability to lift and position patients properly using best practices
• Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions
• Active listening skills
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Applies mental application and concentration to handle varying procedures and interruptions

Job Shift

Days

Schedule: Full Time

Days of the Week

Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status: Exempt

Weekly Hours

32

Employee Status

Regular

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 $158,629.12 to $222,077.44 / annual salary

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location.

Candidate starting salaries consider 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.