Physician Assistant II​/NP II - Orthopedics, Per Diem; Irvine Irvine, CA

Position: Physician Assistant II / NP II - Orthopedics, Per Diem (Irvine) at Kaiser Permanente Irvine, CA

Job Summary

Physician Assistants (PA) provide health care services to patients with acute episodic conditions or(ARGB chronic problems, and those seeking health evaluation, preventive care and education and counseling). Under physician supervision, PAs provide care in areas within KP in primary care or specialty departments consistent with their educational preparation following the Regional Practice Guidelines and Protocolsфи for Ambulatory and Hospital-Based Practice. They perform complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations.

Assume ongoing responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery. Diagnose and treat chronic and episodic disorders including complications of normal processes. Establish and document the health care plan and diagnosis, maintaining records sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. Consistently demonstrates knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to members and customers.

Function in an expanded role to regularly provide primary, acute or emergency care to patients with complicated medical or surgical conditions requiring intensive care and advanced certification in a specialty area (e.g., neonatal, intensive care, emergency medicine, operating room). A formal internship or equivalent on‑job training in the specialty area is required.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collect subjective data (obtain history)
• Collect objective data (perform a physical exam)
• Develop an assessment (diagnosis)
• Develop and implement a management plan
• Facilitate the referral of patients to appropriate health facilities, agencies and community resources
• Order pharmacologic interventions
• Develop and implement an educational plan
• Plan for appropriate follow‑up care
• Manage the care of patients with complicated medical or surgical conditions
• Consistently support compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP Code of Conduct) by maintaining privacy and confidentiality, protecting the organization’s assets, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non‑compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements, and KP봉 policies and procedures

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Experience

• Minimum one (1) year experience unless specified by department, as an NP or PA

Education

• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant Program OR graduate of an accredited RN and NP Program
• NP Only:
  Masters degree in nursing (effective 1/1/03 for those not previously grandfathered in by CMS)

License, Certification, Registration

• Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number (California) AND Nurse Practitioner National Certificate AND Registered Nurse License (California) AND Nurse Practitioner Certificate (California)
• Physician Assistant License (California) from National Commission  for the Certification of Physician Assistants AND Physician Assistant National Certificate
• Basic Life Support
• National Provider Identifier
• Current DEA Registration Number, if applicable

Additional Requirements

• Willing to consider Nurse Practitioner job code 50159.
• If department elects to hire a new grad NP or PA, the California Furnishing Number and if applicable, the DEA Registration Number, must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire.
• The probationary period would also be extended from six (6) to twelve (12) months.
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Preferred Qualifications
• N/A
Notes
• May float to SNC/KM/OHP as needed
• May rotate into weekday evening as needed
EEO Statement

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. For jobs performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer complies with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants with a criminal history may be considered in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.

All employees must adhere to ethical behavior and confidentiality, support compliance initiatives, and maintain the integrity of KP policies and procedures.

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