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We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health Organization: SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento Position Overview: Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Provides medical consultation including the performance of therapeutic procedures delegated by the supervising physician, assist with various procedures, provides patient education, treatment and follow-up, may complete daily rounds and as needed using an organized multi-disciplinary team approach to provide continuity of care throughout the care continuum. The Physician Assistant's responsibilities may include managing patients in an office, hospital, emergency and/or perioperative setting. Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act. Job Description : JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES: PATIENT CARE u2022 Performs patient assessments to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, documenting findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician. u2022 Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of physician. u2022 Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. u2022 Administers or orders diagnostic tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal. u2022 Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. u2022 Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance. u2022 Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, and managing infection. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSABILITIES u2022 Communicates orally and in writing with patients, physicians and staff as indicated. u2022 Provides health education and counseling to patients. u2022 Accurately documents patient encounter data. u2022 Provides relevant quality assessment and reports. u2022 Establishes and maintains effective and seamless communication between the practice and patientsu2019 medical providers in order to provide continuity of care. u2022 Serves as coordinator for patients to access community and other resources necessary for appropriate management of medical and psychosocial factors. PERFORMANCE AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT u2022 Identifies, reports and contributes to performance improvement activities u2022 Seeks process improvements consistent with organizational priorities and goals u2022 Contributes to the development of clinical pathways, updating/maintaining physician order sets and physician preference cards u2022 Collects and tracks targeted performance improvement data for projects u2022 Assists with clinical effectiveness studies and projects SPECIALITY SPECIFIC DUTIES u2022 PERIOPERATIVE: u25e6 Performs first/second assistant responsibilities in accordance with state scope of practice requirements. u25e6 Demonstrated knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures wherein the PA assists. u25e6 Provides care for different types of patients with varying complexity. u25e6 Assists in the positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient. u25e6 Provides hemostasis and wound exposure, handles tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissue, and applies dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon. u25e6 Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose. u2022 LIVER TRANSPLANT: u25e6 Inserts central venous jugular/subclavian catheters or Swan-Ganz catheters under the direct supervision of the supervising physician. u25e6 Independently performs procedures include: thoracentesis, paracentesis, wound debridement, arthrocentesis, lumbar puncture, surgical drain removal, chest tube removal, staple removal. u25e6 Assists operating room personnel in positioning and padding of the patient on the operating room table. u25e6 Assists with all surgical procedures associated with liver transplantation, organ procurement, hepatobiliary surgery, and general surgery of the cirrhotic or post-transplant patients. u25e6 Assists with insertion of the Foley catheter, retraction, suction, suturing, following of sutures, dissection, ligation, flushing the donor allograft, use of cautery and opening and closing the incision. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrates knowledge of patient care guidelines/policy as evidenced by quality of documentation. Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice. Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC. Critical thinking skills as it relates to specialized departments this may include the ability to complete age-appropriate assessments Communication 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 actions Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as needed Ability to effectively lead, mentor and/or develop others Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions Job Shift: Nights Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Variable, Wednesday Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend, Saturday, Sunday Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular 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 $178,651.20 to $250,099.20 / annual salary _The 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 candidateu2019s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Healthu2019s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package._