About the position
Stanford Health Care's infectious diseases clinics provide state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for patients with various kinds of infections. The infectious disease team is expanding and adding an experienced per diem Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to work 3-4 shifts per month remotely from home. This position is designed for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who will collaborate with two other full-time APPs in managing complex patients, particularly those with acute COVID-19, in conjunction with the infusion center to administer IV medications. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of infectious diseases and the ability to evaluate and treat patients with both acute and chronic complaints, as well as health maintenance concerns related to the specialty. The Physician Assistant (PA) will function under a job description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the service, clinic, or department are established by the PA and their supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators. The PA will be responsible for obtaining complete patient histories, performing pertinent physical exams, and assessing normal and abnormal findings on both new and returning patients. They will also be tasked with ordering and evaluating diagnostic studies, administering medications according to formulary protocols, and collecting specimens for laboratory tests. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the PA will initiate arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges, assist in the operating room, and recognize situations requiring immediate physician attention. Effective communication with patients, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds is essential, as is the ability to coordinate care and services across inpatient and outpatient settings. The PA will also participate in quality improvement initiatives and provide patient education and counseling, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and clinical policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates and treats patients with acute and chronic complaints related to infectious diseases.
- Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams.
- Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated.
- Administers medications according to formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval.
- Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests and therapeutic procedures.
- Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, and radiology examinations.
- Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency according to written standardized procedures.
- Obtains informed consent as indicated.
- Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
- Enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the IRB as directed by the supervising physician.
- Assists the supervising physician in the operating room after appropriate training.
- Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
- Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
- Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
- Recognizes situations requiring immediate physician attention and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
- Facilitates coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
- Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
- Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and clinical policies and procedures.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
- Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college or university.
- Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
- PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure.
- BLS - Basic Life Support certification.
- DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration registration.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in infectious disease management.
- Familiarity with telehealth practices and technologies.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay ranging from $88.93 to $117.84 per hour.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate work-life balance.
