Senior Physician Assistant- Vacaville Hospital - Orthopedics
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Kaiser Permanente as a Senior Physician Assistant – Orthopedics, Vacaville in United States. Job Summary: Under the direction of a supervising physician, the Senior Physician Assistant provides high quality, efficient, team based patient focused care. The Senior Physician Assistant responsibilities may include managing patients in the office, hospital, ED and/or perioperative setting.
Key Responsibilities
- operative/pre
- procedure and other pertinent education. Answers questions regarding surgery or procedures, recovery and risk factor modification; provides blood transfusion information as applicable; performs peri
- operative procedures to include entering standard post
Requirements
- Experience Minimum three (3) years previous experience in the last five (5) years as a physician assistant.
- Education Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.
- May be required to have experience and competency in performing specific tasks required by the specific department.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Kaiser Permanente as a Senior Physician Assistant – Orthopedics, Vacaville.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at Kaiser Permanente is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Vacaville, California.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Physical Examination, Surgical First Assisting, Diagnostic Testing, Wound Care, Patient Education, Perioperative Care, Clinical Mentorship. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: Provides high-quality, team-based patient care in office, hospital, and perioperative settings under a supervising physician. Responsibilities include performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, first assisting in surgeries, and mentoring less experienced Physician Assistants.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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