About the position
This position is designed for a Physician Assistant (PA) at Kaiser Permanente, specifically within the Sacramento Fair Oaks Medical Offices. The PA will work under the supervision of a physician to provide high-quality, efficient, and patient-focused care across various settings, including the office, hospital, emergency department, and perioperative environments. The role is integral to the healthcare team, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive care tailored to their needs. The PA will be responsible for examining patients, performing physical assessments, and compiling medical data, including health histories and results from diagnostic tests. They will also administer or order diagnostic tests, interpret results, and perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, and wound care. In addition to these core responsibilities, the PA will develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and provide continuity of care. They will instruct and counsel patients on compliance with therapeutic regimens, health maintenance, and other relevant education. Depending on the specialty, the PA may also facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges, assist in surgeries, and perform other department-specific procedures. The role may require evening or weekend hours, and the PA will be expected to collaborate with the supervising physician and other team members on performance improvement activities. The Senior Physician Assistant may also take on additional responsibilities, including mentoring less experienced PAs and facilitating on-call duties for their supervising physician.
Responsibilities
- Examine patients and perform comprehensive physical examinations.
- Compile patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examinations.
- Administer or order diagnostic tests and interpret test results for deviations from normal.
- Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care.
- Develop and implement patient management plans and record progress notes.
- Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.
- Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed.
- Assist in surgeries or perform procedures as applicable, including First Assisting in the OR.
- Perform admission evaluations on patients, documenting findings and reporting deviations to the attending physician.
- Provide patient and family education regarding pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Collaborate with the supervising physician and department members on performance improvement activities.
Requirements
- Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program by start date.
- California State Physician Assistant License issued by the Physician Assistant Board under the Medical Board of California by date of hire.
- NCCPA certified at time of hire and maintained throughout career at Kaiser Permanente.
- BLS certification required.
- Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain one prior to employment start date and meet current Medicare requirements for billing.
- Fluoroscopy Permit may be required or must be obtained within 18 months from the date of hire in specific departments.
Nice-to-haves
- Advanced Certification in specialty area, preferred.
Benefits
- 10% Salary Sign-On Bonus
- Full-time employment with a standard work schedule
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement savings plan options
- Paid time off and holidays
