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Job Description:
Under standardized privileges, the physician assistant will provide clinical expertise to patients and their families. The role of the physician assistant in Cardiovascular Services will center on patient care for both inpatients and outpatients undergoing invasive procedures through the continuum of care. The physician assistant will function in collaboration with the physician team members caring for this population. The physician assistant will function within their governing body’s Scope of Practice. Care provided includes, but is not limited to, physical evaluation of patients; ordering, performance and interpretation of test results; performing or assisting with surgical and invasive procedures within the scope of practice; follow-up evaluations; and patient care planning. The physician assistant in this specialty area are academically and clinically trained to perform many of the routine and specific examinations and interventions as approved in the Standardized Procedures. Duties are outlined in the privileges granted by the medical center and within the scope of practiceEducation:
Completion of Physician Assistant Program - Required
Experience:
1 year Healthcare - Perioperative/Surgical Services - Required
Healthcare - Cardiovascular - Preferred
Certifications/Licensures:
PA Physician Assistant - PAB California Board of Physician Assistant Board - Required
CPA Certified Physician Assistants - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - Required
BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association - Required
DEA Drug Enforcement Agency - US Dept of Justice - Drug Enforcement Administration - Required
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Skills:
Basic computer and typing skills are required.
Vascular Surgery experience Highly preferred
Work Shift:
08.0 - 07:00 - 15:30 No Waive (United States of America)Pay Range:
$92.07 - $138.11HourlyOffer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure.
Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word ‘exempt’ on it.
