Physician Assistant - Endocrinology Services
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Physical Therapy
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
Performs physical examinations and updates patient history.
Formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan as appropriate for patient needs.
Orders ancillary services as appropriate to meet patient needs.
Reviews all patient diagnostic test results and follows-up on abnormal test results. Reviews diagnostic test results with patient.
Requests specialty consultation as approved by the supervising physician.
Provides patient education as appropriate.
Provides treatments and procedures as appropriate.
Assists in the clinical management of the patient and works closely with members of the clinic to ensure that patient is receiving appropriate services.
Counsels and educates patients as needed to support compliance with the outlined treatment plan.
Notifies and consults supervising physician when a referral or transfer of patient care is required for urgent or emergent care. (e.g.: seeking services for: diagnostic, specialty care or emergent care and is critical for patient care/safety).
Documents patient care as required and in a timely manner.
Identifies high risk problems and transfers care to appropriate physician.
Collaborates and communicates with appropriate physicians on patient care issues.
Collaborates with other members of the health care team as needed.
Seeks consultation from physician on any cases that he/she may feel exceeds his/her ability to manage, when the PA is in doubt of the diagnosis, when a patient fails to respond to treatment or when the patient expresses a desire to see the physician.
As needed, participates in team conferences to review status of patient care.
When needed, participates in data collection and outcome measurement to insure quality care is being provided.
Works collaboratively with team members to ensure appropriate and efficient flow of patients through clinic appointments.
Completes and submits coded fee tickets for each patient encounter.
Promotes excellent customer service.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current Physician Assistant licensure by the State of California Physician Assistant Examining Committee and NCCPA Board Certification required.
AHA or equivalent CPR required.
Maintains a current DEA license for schedule II drugs.
Experience as a Physician Assistant practicing in a related field of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism.
Demonstrates ability to evaluate patient’s physical and emotional status.
Demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs.
Demonstrates current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: adult and geriatric.
Ability to use computer, MS Word, Outlook, telephone.
Knowledge of Cerner preferred.
Bilingual preferred.
Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at North Bay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence.
Hourly Salary Range Min $88.42 - Max $107.45 (Offered hourly rate based on years of experience)
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