Physician Assistant

Performs diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and health maintenance services under the direction and supervision of a physician. Duties include, but are not limited to: consults, daily rounds, ordering and interpreting labs, films, and studies, admitting/discharging patients, ordering medications per protocol, assisting in surgery, and ability to perform procedures within scope of practice and credentialed privileges.

The Physician Assistant under general supervision and in accordance with standardized procedures, incumbent performs physical examinations and treats common episodic and chronic health care problems, counsels patients and families, monitors patient progress, assists with medical research projects. Resource for RNs, LVNs, and support staff. Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient. The Physician assistant takes a leading role in activities such as managing the clinical aspects of clinic, patient rounding and care, clinic performance improvement, job performance/competency evaluations, staffing, scheduling and working with the directors, employees, and preceptors in the orientation and training of new employees. Executes leadership in the following areas: Direct/Indirect Patient Care, Support of Systems, Research, Education, and Professional Leadership. Works in collaboration with other health care team members, consulting and referring as appropriate, but retains responsibility for ongoing clinical management of the patient. Must work with any and every physician in the Clinic. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties:

• Conducts in-depth interviews with patients and/or family, constructs comprehensive medical histories, performs initial and periodic physical examinations and explores patient’s interpretation of health needs. Identifies and treats patients’ diseases. Manages treatment of hospitalized patients.
• Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results.
• Develops and implements long and short range treatment plans.
• Performs procedures such as obtaining specimens, performing injections, immunizations, lumbar punctures, skin biopsies, suturing, wound care and management of conditions produced by trauma or infection.
• Writes orders to increase, decrease or change medication, subject to checking and counter-signing by physician.
• Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests.
• Identifies records pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts, changing orders when appropriate and notifying the responsible physician of changes in the patient’s condition.
• Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
• Acts as liaison with governmental agencies such as Center for Disease Control and National Institute of Health. Assists with medical research projects, following medical research protocols. Obtains Investigational Review Board approval for treatment protocols.
• Researches community resources for referral of patients. Refers patients to most appropriate resource based on patients’ medical needs and condition.
• Maintains compliance with established University and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control and complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Participates in in-service education programs and professional associations.
• Adheres to all clinic policies including but not limited attendance, punctuality and dress code.
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude at time in both patient and office settings.
• Obtains detailed and accurate medical histories from patients. Performs appropriate physical examinations, delineates problems, and records the information.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording of progress notes and the provision of continuity of care.
• Performs and/or interprets common laboratory, radiological, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiological processes.
• Performs procedures such as injections, immunizations, lumbar punctures, skin biopsies, suturing, wound care, and manages conditions produced by infection or trauma.
• Provides continuity of care in the management of complex illnesses and injuries under the supervision of a physician. Performs evaluation and therapeutic procedures in response to life-threatening situations.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Facilitates the referral of patients to other health and social service agencies when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Req 2 years At least 24 months experience as a Physician Assistant with at least 12 months in a primary care area required (experience must have taken place within the last 36 months period) - Combined education/experience may substitute for minimum experience.
• Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
• Req Must be able to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and their colleagues within often-stressful medical treatment settings.
• Req Strong analytical talents in ensuring accurate patient diagnoses and the implementation of responsive care plans.
• Req Excellent organization/time management skills.
• Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref Degree in a related field.
• Pref Bilingual preferred; at a minimum, the ability to understand and to make one-self understood to all Spanish-speaking individuals.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Physician Assistant - PA (CA DCA)
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req DEA Certificate Must have an active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license from Nevada
• Req Board Certified Possess a current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification
• Req Board of Pharmacy License Valid Nevada State Board of Pharmacy License.
• Req Physician Assistant License Current valid license in the state of Nevada. (*Exempt from CA License requirement above)
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The annual base salary range for this position is $145,600.00 - $240,240.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

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