Physician Assistant II - Critical Care - Rotating Shifts; Non-Exempt; Non-Union

The Physician Assistant (PA) II‑Critical Care is a licensed health professional who practices medicine with the supervision of a physician. The PA works 12‑hour shifts with a variable schedule and has more than three years of experience. The PA coordinates care in the critical‑care setting, participates in education, and is closely engaged in clinical practice and patient‑care management. The PA leads a professional team by communicating, planning, and implementing care with physicians, pharmacists, office staff, and other advanced practice providers.

Duties include obtaining patient histories and performing thorough physical examinations, documenting findings, ordering and interpreting diagnostics, counseling patients on preventive care, and ordering medications. The PA may also perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based on the patient’s clinical status, and follows the Physician Assistant Practice Agreement. The PA’s responsibilities are governed by the rules of medical staff and PA certifying and regulatory bodies.

• Is an expert in obtaining detailed and accurate medical histories from patients;
  Performs appropriate physical examinations, delineates problems, and records the information.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording of progress notes and the provision of continuity of care.
• Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiographic studies along with indicated procedures. Orders therapies to include PT, OT, ST and Respiratory. Orders consultations with other services and medications.
• Performs and / or interprets common laboratory, radiological, cardio graphic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiological processes.
• May perform(s) procedures based off privileges approved by medical staff
• Helps with care coordination of the patient with the rest of the team.
• Provides continuity of care in the management of complex illnesses and injuries under the supervision of a physician.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance, especially in the postoperative period; this might also include members of the patient's family in certain circumstances.
• Facilitates the referral of patients to other health and social service agencies when appropriate.
• Ensures billing for services rendered is completed and accurate.
• Acts as a mentor and/or preceptor to new/student physician assistants within the department or clinic
• Help participate or lead quality initiatives, process improvement projects, or research within the department or clinic
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Req 3 years 3+ Years Experience Required
• Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
• Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Req Organization/time management skills.
• Req Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.

• Req Physician Assistant - PA (CA DCA)
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Req Drug Enforcement Administration Current Controlled Substance Course Certificate or obtain within 3 months of hire Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate issued by the US Department of Justice for Schedule II-V controlled substances.
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only).

Hourly rate range: $76.00 – $125.40. When extending an offer of employment, USC considers scope and responsibilities, candidate’s experience, education, key skills, internal equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and market considerations.