Surgical Physician Assistant (Spine) - Full-Time - Torrance & El Segundo - Coastal Orthopedic Group

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Our Coastal Orthopedic Group is a leader in the diagnosis, treatment and
prevention of orthopedic and sports-related injuries and illnesses. We are
seeking an experienced Surgical Physician Assistant who will provide health care
services to patients under direction and responsibility of one of the group’s
physicians who specializes in spine. This role will have an element of clinic
work and surgical first assist assignments. You will assist in diagnosing spine
related injuries and illnesses; order and interpret diagnostic tests and exams,
develop, and manage treatment plans, and prescribe medications as needed, and
offer advice on preventative health care. You may serve as a principal
healthcare provider where you will incorporate both independent decision-making
abilities and collaboration with the physician to provide expert care to the
patients.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

* Will provide assistance with treating and triaging patients in the group’s
Torrance and El Segundo locations.
* This role is a combination of clinic and O/R days which will vary.
* Under the direction of the Supervising Physician, you will conduct patient
assessments, order or directly provide treatments, and provide patient
education and support.
* Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the
direction of the Supervising Physician.
* Assess patient health by interviewing patients; performs comprehensive
physical examination; compiles patient medical data, including health history
and results of physical examination.
* Work under protocol to develop an effective, safe and patient-centered
treatment plan.
* Provide timely and complete clinical documentation in the EHR following
patient visits or telephone calls.
* Maintain ongoing communication with the supervising physicians regarding
assigned patients and provide timely notification of changes in patient
status.
* Attend case conferences, clinical rounds, and other types of meetings which
address patient management and care coordination as required.
* Maintain ongoing communication with other members of the entire care team
through written documentation, telephone or in-person conversation.
* Partner with the patient to develop contracts of care as needed and provide
encouragement and motivational support to promote adherence to treatment
plans.
* Ensure timely access of patient appointments.
* Perform other duties as determined collaboratively by the Supervising
Physicians that are within the scope of practice of a physician assistant and
the health care institution's policies.
* May provide coverage to other providers within the group whose PA or NP is
away from the office.
* Will be on staff at one of our Ambulatory Surgery Centers.

Clinic hours will vary depending on assignment between 7am to 6pm, Monday

through Friday in our Torrance and El Segundo locations.

Surgical First Assist in the Operating Room 2-3 days per week.

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This is a 5/8's work schedule Monday through Friday.

*There are NO CALLS or
WEEKENDS in this role***

Important to note: Will be in the Operating Room 2 ½ - 3 days per week. Clinic
days are also 2 ½ to 3 days per week