Physician Assistant - Surgical Services, West Valley

Description Major functions include serving as a Physician Assistant for the Surgical Services at West Valley under the general supervision of the Medical Director. Duties include providing inpatient care to surgical patients including General Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Urology patients, coordinating the care of adult patients, and providing patient/family education to promote a smooth transition from admission to discharge.

Provide a discharge plan, providing detailed discharge instructions. Major functions include collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, leading the rotational mentoring program, participating in clinical trials, showing initiative in developing and implementing positive improvements for the allied health team. Taking a leadership role in research, teaching, and publishing.

Salary range : PA: $83.46-112.31/hourly Senior PA to be determined by relevant experience. Salary range: $91.76-$123.45/hourly Qualifications Degree from PA Program- required CA PA License- required National PA Board Certification-required BLS from AHA or ARC- required ACLS from AHA- required Experience working with surgical patients in inpatient settings -required Operating room experience -preferred Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role -required Skill in physical assessment and care of surgical patients- required Skill in teaching-required Knowledge, skill, and ability to perform patient history and physical assessment-required Skill and ability in written and verbal communication-required Knowledge of interdisciplinary resources needed to coordinate patient care and facilitate referral-required Knowledge and skill in wound care and treatment-required Skill in organizing and prioritizing-required Ability to ready, interpret, apply, and or follow physician orders, policies, procedures, and written/verbal instructions-required