Keck Medicine of USC·Arcadia, California
The Physician Assistant will provide surgical assistance, including tissue retraction and suturing, while managing patient care plans preoperatively and postoperatively. They will also coordinate referrals, order diagnostic tests, and participate in quality improvement initiatives within the clinical team.
The Physician Assistant (PA) II surgical specialist is a licensed health professional who practices medicine with the supervision of a physician as a surgical assist.
In addition to being a surgical assist, the PA may also be involved in coordination of care, participates in education, and is closely engaged in clinical practice and patient care management.
The PA will function as a leader within our professional team by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly and with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to surgeons, surgical techs, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advanced practice providers.
Duties include but not limited to: assisting in surgery, obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, counseling patients on preventative care, and ordering medications.
The PA may also be required to perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status and document patient preparation and response to procedure(s).
The Physician Assistant Practice Agreement will govern PA practice.
The PA role includes abiding by rules and regulations of medical staff and PA certifying and regulating bodies.
• Pref 3+ Years Experience in Surgical Specialty Preferred
The annual base salary range for this position is $174,720.00 - $288,288.00. 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.
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Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program with at least three years of experience, preferably in a surgical specialty. Required certifications include PA licensure, BLS, ACLS, and NCCPA certification.
Market context
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