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Manager, Physician Assistant Leader
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$154,480 / year median in California
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Essential Functions:
Utilizes the City of Hope nursing process in clinical practice. Assumes responsibility for independent, direct medical management of a defined patient population, according to standardized procedures and in collaboration with a physician advisor. Performs physical examinations applying the medical model and nursing process to patient care problems that require medical intervention and skill. Strives to maintain consistency of quality patient care for admitted patients during stay in defined area while waiting for placement Develop/follow protocols/standardized procedures for practice for Nurse Practitioners in the department. Assists in developing methods and systems for provision of medical care and overall department operations. Maintains open lines of communication with the physician and multidisciplinary health team regarding patient information across all service lines for hematology. Works with Director and NP Manager of Hematology to streamline processes for standardization as appropriate to increase efficiencies. Under supervision of a physician advisor, performs initial and interval physical assessment for evaluation of patient progress, applying techniques of observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation and percussion. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings, consulting with physician advisor when indicated, evaluates, diagnoses and manages certain illnesses and conditions, orders appropriate laboratory studies, identifies appropriate pharmacologic agents and non-pharmacologic interventions, refers or consults with other physicians within City of Hope Medical Center. Develops and implements patient education activities; provides education and counseling to patients. Develops and participates in performance improvement activities to evaluate the program's effectiveness in meeting patient care and departmental needs. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reviewing current literature, attending in-service meetings, and workshops. Attends and participates in meetings. Works within scope of leadership practice and as an NP to represent APPs in initiatives within the program and with nursing leadership. Qualifications - External Your qualifications should include: MSN Three years nursing experience. Demonstrated a formal leadership role (leading, planning, and evaluating nursing practices and operations).Required Certification/Licensure:
Current NP certification Current NP Lic Current California RN license Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card through American Heart Association "City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location." City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.Your qualifications should include:
Masters 5 years of experience as a clinical nurse and/or Advanced Practice Provider. Demonstrates a formal or informal leadership role (leading, planning, and evaluating nursing practices and operations).Required Certification/Licensure:
Physician Assistant Certification from National Commission on certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) "Previous leadership experience preferred" "City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location." City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance