Surgical Physician Assistant (Total Joint) - Torrance & El Segundo - Coastal Orthopedic Group

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Our Coastal Orthopedic Group is a leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of orthopedic and sports-related injuries and illnesses. We are seeking an experienced Surgical Physician Assistant who will provide health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of one of the group’s physicians who specializes in total joint replacement. This role will have an element of clinic work and surgical first assist assignments. You will assist in diagnosing joint related injuries and illnesses; order and interpret diagnostic tests and exams, develop, and manage treatment plans, and prescribe medications as needed, and offer advice on preventative health care. You may serve as a principal healthcare provider where you will incorporate both independent decision-making abilities and collaboration with the physician to provide expert care to the patients.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Will provide assistance with treating and triaging patients in the group’s Torrance and El Segundo locations.
• This role is a combination of clinic and O/R days which will vary.
• Under the direction of the Supervising Physician, you will conduct patient assessments, order or directly provide treatments, and provide patient education and support.
• Promotes and maintains patient health by providing medical services under the direction of the Supervising Physician.
• Assess patient health by interviewing patients; performs comprehensive physical examination; compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Work under protocol to develop an effective, safe and patient-centered treatment plan.
• Provide timely and complete clinical documentation in the EHR following patient visits or telephone calls.

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Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant studies

License/Certification requirements:

• CA Physician Assistant license required.
• Drug Enforcement Administration certificate required.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required.
• Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year of Physician Assistant experience in orthopedics/joint replacement is required.

  Please note: NO new grads will be considered for this position at this time

Req ID: 15161
Working Title: Surgical Physician Assistant (Total Joint) - Torrance & El Segundo - Coastal Orthopedic Group
Department: Ortho - Coastal
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation
Job Category: Clinical Operations
Job Specialty: Advanced Practice (PA)
Overtime Status: EXEMPT
Primary Shift: Day
Shift Duration: 8 hour
Base Pay: $71.05 - $113.68

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