Job Description

JOB TITLE: Physician Assistant

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: VP Physician Practice Ops

JOB SUMMARY:

The Physician Assistant will be a key individual to our practice in providing exceptional care to our patients. The individual that fills this role will have the opportunity to work alongside our physicians.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This opportunity will include working in the ASC under direct supervision of the operating physician. All activities must be conducted in a confidential, professional, and personable manner.

Adheres to staffing schedules, attendance policy, and cooperates with daily assignments as requested.

Demonstrates skills as a team player. As a Registered Nurse, shows appropriate delegation while directing ancillary personnel in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating patient care in the operating room according to accepted standards. May be requested to perform charge duties.

Provides direct patient care in clinical areas and demonstrates clinical competence.

Participates in orientation of new staff and peer evaluation process, ensures facility morale exemplifies the mission and values of the center.

Demonstrates ability to solve problems timely and constructively; maintains focus on improving the situation

Willingness to teach others and participate in competency programs.

Completes Health Stream in a timely manner annually.

Participates in all staff meetings for department and facility for informative and educational purposes.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of a Physician assistant program required, and non-restricted DEA for the state .
• BLS/CPR certification preferred.
• 3-5 years' work experience required. Experience with orthopedic surgery is preferable.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Able to read; write legibly; speak in English, with professional quality; use computer and
• software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
• Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage

multiple assignments effectively; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail.

• Able to perform any other tasks as assigned.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Requires sitting and standing associated with working in an operating room.

Standing

66-100%

Sitting

30%

Walking

66-100%

Lifting

0-50 lbs as needed

Up to 150lbs w/assist

Carrying

0-50 lbs as needed

Pushing

0-400 lbs on wheels

Climbing

1-5 flights of stairs as necessary

Pulling

0-400 lbs on wheels

Bending

Proper bending as necessary to pick things off the floor

Squatting

Rarely

Rotating

Shoulders as necessary

Crawling

Rarely

Kneeling

Rarely

Reaching

Overhead as necessary but limited

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Inside

95-100%

Outside

0-5%

Temperature

30F-115F

Fumes

Occasional

Dust

Occasional

Gases

Occasional

Odors

Occasional

Mist

Occasional

Radiation

Occasional

Occasional Noise or Vibrations: Running equipment, alarm buzzers, phones, and cleaning equipment.

Hazards: Contact with communicable diseases, electrical equipment, blood borne pathogens, etc. Exposed to wet conditions, toxic chemicals, hot and moving mechanical parts and sharp objects. Exposure to Radiation. Personal protective equipment: Provided (gowns, gloves, goggles, masks, head cover, lead gowns) as needed/required.

Is knowledgeable to the Policy and Procedures of Sequoia and adhere to them in order to practice safely.

Documentation needs to be in clean, clear, concise and legible at all times.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.