What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant, Gastroenterology position at MemorialCare Physician Group?
TITLE: Gastroenterologist Physician Assistant
Base Salary Range*: $115,000 to $173,000
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PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Physician Assistant (PA) for Gastroenterologists provides collaborative patient management under the direction of board-certified/eligible physicians. The PA implements and maintains PA requirements, both programmatic and competency-specific to Gastroenterologist Programs. This position is clinically responsible and accountable for the application of the PA process, providing clinical guidance to the team, research involvement, consultative services, inter and intradepartmental liaison, education, and patient care management across the healthcare continuum from preventative care through discharge.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preoperative Care
- Perform and document history and physical examinations.
- Write appropriate admission orders.
- Review abnormal findings and coordinate additional testing or consultations.
- Document progress notes.
- Evaluate unstable patients and initiate emergency management.
- Collaborate on procedure scheduling.
- Assist with data collection.
- Provide patient education.
Intraoperative Care
- First and second assist in endoscopic and other Gastroenterologist procedures.
- Place indwelling catheters.
- Assist in patient preparation.
- Perform delegated closure procedures.
- Monitor and coordinate patient transport.
Postoperative Care
- Write and manage postoperative orders.
- Monitor early postoperative period.
- Initiate treatment of postoperative complications.
- Communicate effectively with attending physicians.
- Perform daily patient assessments.
- Complete discharge summaries.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
- Demonstrate clinical excellence in patient care.
- Maintain effective communication with all team members.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Support evidence-based practice standards.
- Contribute to department and organizational goals.
- Promote positive patient outcomes through mentorship and education.
- Maintain compliance with all regulatory and institutional requirements.
Total Rewards
- Competitive compensation package
- Benefits to include: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and more
Exceptional People. Extraordinary Care. Every Time.
Along with our commitment to providing extraordinary health care to our communities, we work hard to provide an exceptional working environment for our people. At our core is a dedication to the pursuit of best-practice medicine. Our physicians and staff members study the best and most effective treatments and work to implement them at all our locations. The results are outcomes that frequently exceed state and national averages.
Who We Are
MemorialCare Medical Group is an award-winning team of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to our patients. With more than 375 providers across 25 specialties, and close to 40 outpatient clinics from Torrance to San Clemente, we are honored to serve the communities within which we work and live.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
- Minimum 3 years of Gastroenterologist experience preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in first assisting and bedside management of Gastroenterologist patients.
Licensure and Certification:
- Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license issued by the State of CA.
- Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Maintenance of appropriate CME requirements.
- Current ACLS and BLS certification.
- Active DEA license.
- Written prescription privilege protocols signed by all attending physicians.
Salary : $115,000 - $173,000
