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Physician Assistant

omo

Physician Assistant

Costa Mesa, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    ABOUT US:

    omo - Power Your Career (PYC) is a practice management organization leading the way in healthcare talent solutions. The organization provides access to the most comprehensive network of quality healthcare professionals, supporting over 700 physicians in over 200 independent practices across sunny Southern California.

    We are your healthcare career matchmaker. We pride ourselves on finding and pairing top talent with independent practices in multiple specialties including, but not limited to Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Concierge Medicine, Cardiology, Plastic Surgery, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Oncology, General Surgery, and many more. We represent candidates that want to work in a smaller, independent practice that offers highly specialized and focused care.

    POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

    Are you passionate about providing excellent patient care and making a difference in someone’s life? Join our team of experienced professionals who work collectively to bring the highest-quality treatment in a compassionate and caring atmosphere to our patients. We are committed to providing our patients with the best possible medical care.

     The Physician Assistant works collaboratively with the physicians in providing multidisciplinary care for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. The Physician Assistant, under the direct supervision and collaboration with the medical staff, delivers supportive medical management for a defined patient population. Provides primary care within the scope of the PA, with emphasis on health promotion, education, coordination of care and emotional support to the patients and families while combining the qualities of both nursing and medicine. Acts as a patient advocate in all ethical and legal aspects.

     Collaborate with the Nurse Practitioner, and Physician in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating departmental goals, objectives, new programs, services and strategic plans. Plans, implements and evaluates departmental development and training needs. Expands scientific base by initiating review of literature, disseminating recent innovations and research findings relevant to specialty and patient outcomes.

     Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct. Supports the mission and vision of the Center. Performs other duties as assigned.

     RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

     Demonstrates the ability to select medications appropriately and in accordance with pharmacy formulary.

    • Display the ability to act in the best interest of the patient by providing information to make informed decisions in their care.
    • Show the knowledge and skill to complete patient encounter forms daily with appropriate diagnosis and treatment codes. Submits patient charges daily.
    • Demonstrates appropriate clinical judgment in providing care by consulting/referring to the supervising physician, as needed.
    • Reports all abnormalities to the supervising physician.
    • Exhibit the skills necessary to accurately code patient visits appropriately.
    • Consistently demonstrates appropriate and thorough documentation in the medical record for care provided and recommended.
    • Maintains and/or is available to meet productivity standards for the number of patients seen in a timely manner.
    • Consistently demonstrates the ability to provide health assessment, diagnosis and treatment in the ambulatory care setting under the supervision of the supervising physician.
    • Clinical Care: Ensure that quality patient care is delivered to all patients on a 24-hour basis, and the unit is maintained in accordance with professional and regulatory standards and the philosophy and goals of the organization.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

     SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

    REQUIRED: 

    • Demonstrates effective communication, interpersonal skills, organizational ability, knowledge of proper body mechanics, safety measures and infection control, ability to follow instructions, knowledge of age of population served, and additional skills and knowledge of equipment may be required for hire into some patient care departments.

     EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

    REQUIRED:

    • Graduation from a Physician Assistant’s training program and current license in good standing by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.
    • Evidence of satisfactory performance and completion of proctoring requirements.

     LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

    REQUIRED:

    • Current license in good standing to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of California.
    • Current BLS and ACLS certification is required prior to clinical rotation.
    • Current and active DEA licensure.

    DISCLAIMER:

    THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY STATES OR IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE(S) INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION. EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER JOB-RELATED INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES REQUESTED BY ANY PERSON AUTHORIZED TO GIVE INSTRUCTIONS OR ASSIGNMENTS. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, THE INCUMBENTS WILL POSSESS THE SKILLS, APTITUDES, AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM EACH DUTY PROFICIENTLY. SOME REQUIREMENTS MAY EXCLUDE INDIVIDUALS WHO POSE A DIRECT THREAT OR SIGNIFICANT RISK TO THE HEALTH OR SAFETY OF THEMSELVES OR OTHERS. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES. THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT CREATE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, OTHER THAN AN “AT-WILL” RELATIONSHIP.

    EOE:

    THE COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE, AND COMPLIES WITH ADA REGULATIONS AS APPLICABLE.