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The Acute Care Physician Assistant position is accountable for a defined patient population under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Physician Assistant is the primary provider of care to acute, critical, complex chronically ill and well Acute Care patients collaboratively for the designated care service division. Implements the role of expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher within a specialized area of patient care.
Provides preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic healthcare services within the scope of licensure and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Some positions will be responsible for being on call according to a predetermined schedule or as needed, pursuant to hospital needs.
Bachelor's Degree 1 Year of Experience BLS for Health Providers (American Heart Association) Ped Adv Life Support Prov(American Heart Association) Completion of a Physician Assistant Program Current California Physician's Assistant License Successful completion of Medical Staff Credentialing Medicare Billing Number (NPI-National Provider Identifier) upon hire but no later than 3 months of employment Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) controlled substance II, Iln, III, Illn, IV, V as required by department, dependent on scope of practice; if employee required to have DEA, employee will request Medical Staff Privileges form and will go thru the AHP Med Staff privileging process to prescribe Controlled Substances 2-5.
Current DEA certificate will be tracked and maintained by Medical Staff Office
Master's Degree 2 years of experience in a Direct Clinical Care Position within Specialty area if no acute care PA experience Formal in-service education and/or lecturing skills
The Nurse Practitioner (NP), Acute Care delivers primary care to patients, including those in the complex and chronically ill population. Works collaboratively with their department of medicine specialty and any Inpatient unit, with the exception of patients defined as Critical Care (NICU, PICU, CTICU) and under the care of an Intensive Care Unit (ICU)-credentialed physician. The Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care may provide consultation within their specialty to patients in the Critical Care Departments, Emergency Department, Outpatient setting, etc.
The NP provides comprehensive: physical assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients and their families. The NP also functions as a clinical leader, consultant, and educator in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and all healthcare team members. The NP supports the philosophies of the department and is evaluated by nursing and medical staff.
The NP also performs under standardized procedures within the acute care services per Medical Staff privileges. Generally, they are working in a unit that is a 24/7 operation. Schedules are not limited to Monday-Friday with limited or no holidays.
Master's Degree BLS for Health Providers (American Heart Association) California RN License NP Furnishing, CA Nurse Practitioner, CA Ped Adv Life Support Prov(American Heart Association) NPI - National Provider Identifier Completion of a mandatory RCHSD critical care NP orientation National NP certification, obtained within 6 months of employment Successfully complete the credentialing process through Medical Staff Services FOR PER DIEMS ONLY: Must adhere to department per diem availability requirements, which may include a minimum of 12 shifts per fiscal year
2 Years of Experience Ped Adv Life Supp Instr (American Heart Association) National Acute Care NP certification The current salary range for Physician Assistant position is $67.58 to $92.93 Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector.
The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.
The current salary range for Nurse Practitioner position is $67.58 to $92.93 Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates.
Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.
About the role
The Acute Care Physician Assistant position is accountable for a defined patient population under the supervision of a licensed physician. The Physician Assistant is the primary provider of care to acute, critical, complex chronically ill and well Acute Care patients collaboratively for the designated care service division.