Physician Assistant II - Medical Group APPs Exempt; Non-Union

The Physician Assistant (PA) II is a licensed health professional who practices medicine with the supervision of a physician. The PA II has greater than three years of experience as a PA and is involved in coordination of care, participates in education, and is closely engaged in clinical practice and patient care management. The PA II will function as a leader of our professional team by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advanced practice providers.

• 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 coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, recording progress notes, and providing continuity of care.
• Orders appropriate laboratory, diagnostic, and radiographic studies along with indicated procedures.
• Orders therapies to include PT, OT, ST and respiratory services.
• Orders consultations with other services and medications.
• Performs and/or interprets common laboratory, radiological, cardiac and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiological processes.
• May perform procedures based on 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; may include family members 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 or student physician assistants within the department or clinic.
• Helps participate or lead quality initiatives, process improvement projects, or research within the department or clinic.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Three or more years of experience as a PA.
• Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Organization and time‑management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, planning and evaluation skills.

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

The annual base salary range for this position is $ – $.

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. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

USC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213)821‑8100 or by email at uschr for assistance with reasonable accommodations.