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.
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Job Summary:
Practices medicine as delegated by and under the supervision of a physician in accordance with accepted practice standards. Utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills involving the application of biological, physical, social, and behavioral science principles. Functions include patient advocacy and the initiation and performance of medical care to evaluate, diagnose, and treat human disease, pain, injury, physical or mental conditions, health maintenance and promotion, supportive and restorative care.
This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications including the consistent use of 5 rights and 3 checks of medication administration, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs. Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Experience N/A Education Bachelors Degree. Graduation from accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the Colorado Medical Board (Colorado - PA). License, Certification, Registration Physician Assistant License (Colorado) Drug Enforcement Administration Registration Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire
Physician Assistant National Certificate National Provider Identifier Additional Requirements:
For positions requiring the administration of procedural sedation, ACLS certification and procedural sedation competency required within ninety (90) days of hire. (US-ACLS and US-ALS) Taxonomy Required. Candidates will be required to participate in a clinical/behavioral and panel interview composed of Management, CPMG, and Local 7.
