Physician Assistant, Aptos Family Medicine

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!OrganizationPAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCDPosition OverviewDelivers 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 DescriptionEDUCATIONMasters or equivalent education/experienceCERTIFICATION & LICENSUREPA-Physician AssistantCSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) with CAPA CS certificateBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderNational Board CertificationPreferred Experience As Typically Acquired In6 months related clinical experienceSkills And KnowledgeMedical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practiceThorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiologyWorking knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC, preferredCritical thinking skills as it relates to specialized departments this may include the ability to complete age-appropriate assessmentsCommunication 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 actionsInterpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as neededAbility to effectively lead, mentor and/or develop othersMath aptitude skills: i.e calculation of drug dosesComputer skills to include entering accurate information into practice management and electronic health recordAbility to lift and position patients properly using best practicesAbility to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactionsActive listening skillsAbility to sit or stand for long periodsApplies mental application and concentration to handle varying procedures and interruptionsJob ShiftDaysScheduleFull TimeDays Of The WeekFriday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, WednesdayWeekend RequirementsNoneBenefitsYesUnionsYesPosition StatusExemptWeekly Hours40Employee StatusLimited Term (Fixed Term)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 $198,286.40 to $277,596.80 / annual salaryThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers 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.