Physician Assistant - Endocrinology Services

Overview

At North Bay Health, the Physician Assistant (PA) – Specialty Care functions as a member of the multidisciplinary medical management team. The PA is a healthcare professional with advanced education and training in the care of the adult and geriatric populations. The PA works under the direction of a licensed physician, is directed by standardized protocols and procedures, and collaborates with the supervising physician.

• Performs physical examinations and updates patient history.
• Formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan as appropriate for patient needs.
• Orders ancillary services as appropriate to meet patient needs.
• Reviews all patient diagnostic test results and follows up on abnormal test results. Reviews diagnostic test results with patient.
• Requests specialty consultation as approved by the supervising physician.
• Provides patient education as appropriate.
• Provides treatments and procedures as appropriate.
• Assists in the clinical management of the patient and works closely with members of the clinic to ensure that the patient is receiving appropriate services.
• Counsels and educates patients as needed to support compliance with the outlined treatment plan.
• Notifies and consults supervising physician when a referral or transfer of patient care is required for urgent or emergent care (e.g., seeking services for diagnostic, specialty care or emergent care) and is critical for patient care/safety.
• Documents patient care as required and in a timely manner.
• Identifies high risk problems and transfers care to appropriate physician.
• Collaborates and communicates with appropriate physicians on patient care issues.
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team as needed.
• Seeks consultation from physician on any cases that may exceed the PA's ability to manage, when in doubt of the diagnosis, when a patient fails to respond to treatment, or when a patient expresses a desire to see the physician.
• Participates in team conferences to review status of patient care as needed.
• Participates in data collection and outcome measurement to ensure quality care is being provided.
• Works collaboratively with team members to ensure appropriate and efficient flow of patients through clinic appointments.
• Completes and submits coded fee tickets for each patient encounter.
• Promotes excellent customer service.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

• Current Physician Assistant licensure by the State of California Physician Assistant Examining Committee and NCCPA Board Certification required.
• AHA or equivalent CPR required.
• Maintains a current DEA license for schedule II drugs.

• Experience as a Physician Assistant practicing in a related field of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism.

• Demonstrates ability to evaluate patient’s physical and emotional status.
• Demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs.
• Demonstrates current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: adult and geriatric.
• Ability to use computer, MS Word, Outlook, telephone.
• Knowledge of Cerner preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

• Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at North Bay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence.

• Hourly Salary Range Min $88.42 - Max $107.45 (Offered hourly rate based on years of experience)