Physician Assistant - Cardiac Electrophysiology, 32Hrs, Tysons Corner

Job Summary To provide direct care to surgical patients under the supervision of a physician/ surgeon either in a clinical or a hospital setting. Essential Responsibilities Assist Surgeon during surgical procedure by carrying out surgical functions as directed by the surgeon in order to ensure optimal results to the patient in clinic, ASC and area hospitals. Provide comprehensive inpatient, emergency room, pre- and postoperative evaluation, management, and care of surgical patients. Develop comprehensive plan of care and review with supervising physician. Assist in surgical rounds and call duties at area hospitals. Participate in patient education specific to surgical procedures and post-operative care. Perform medication reconciliation and help to arrange appropriate post-discharge follow up for all surgical patients. Determine order, interpret and document appropriate tests, treatments and drug prescriptions. Collaborate with the physician and other clinical staff members to maintain continuity of care. Refer patients to supervising physician or, with physician agreement, to other health/ professionals as appropriate. Participate in developing, reviewing and revising medical/surgical protocols. Participate in training of staff and students as necessary or indicated. Perform other related duties as directed. Monday 8:00am-4:30pm, Tuesday 8:00am-430pm, Wednesday 7:00am-3:00pm, Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Basic Qualifications Experience N/A Education Graduation from an accredited PA program. Bachelors degree required. License, Certification, Registration This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire. Physician Assistant License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire Physician Assistant License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire Physician Assistant License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support National Provider Identifier Physician Assistant National Certificate Drug Enforcement Administration Registration Additional Requirements The practitioner will be assigned to a specific location every day. Routine assignments include outpatient surgical setting (ASC), inpatient surgical setting (core hospitals) and KP office locations which will be determined by the Area Service Chief. Location assignments will be made weekly-monthly whenever possible, according to access needs; assignment sites may be changed on short notice. The practitioner will apply for hospital privileges at all specified area hospitals within one (1) month of hire. This is a physically and emotionally demanding job requiring significant commitment to learning new skills as well as prolonged standing (up to six (6) hours at an operation table). Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire required. Preferred Qualifications Minimum two (2) years of assisting in surgical specialty experience is preferred; experience preferred in the specialty to which assigned. Demonstrated experience in clinical, hospital, and ambulatory procedures Surgical and first assist experience Electrophysiology experience strongly preferred COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Physician Assistant - Cardiac Electrophysiology, 32Hrs, Tysons Corner LOCATION: McLean, Virginia REQNUMBER: 1357668 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.