Physician Assistant

Pulmonary Medicine Associates, treating patients in the greater Sacramento area for over 45 years, currently has an opening for an organized, detail-oriented Nurse Practitioner/Physician's Assistant to see pulmonary and sleep patients at our Sacramento clinic. Position is daytime hours, Mon to Fri. Training provided. Competitive salary and wonderful benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, PTO and 401k with generous company match. Visit our website at www.pmamed.com.

Responsibilities include:

· Under the general supervision of a physician, provide follow up care to patients using established and approved protocols as required by PMA policy.

· Conduct comprehensive history and physical exam, perform diagnostic reasoning, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and write prescriptions.

· Collaborate with the patient, family members and other members of the healthcare team to review the plan of care and reach the best possible outcome.

· Educate patients on the available treatments and the associated side effects, treatment protocols, wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families.

· Document all services and orders in patient’s electronic medical record.

· Communicate with referring physicians to facilitate ongoing care.

· Participate in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs.

· Assist in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients and/or their families.

· Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal and state guidelines and regulations.

· Assist with other PMA patients as needed or requested.

· Other duties as assigned.

Education/Licensure/Certifications:

· Graduate of Accredited School offering an Advanced Degree in Nurse Practice (ARNP) and current, unrestricted California NP license OR

· Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program and current California State Physician Assistant License, issued by Physician Assistant Board under the Medical Board of California

· Current DEA certificate without restriction

· ACLS required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Two years related NP/PA experience preferred.

· Ability to prioritize and establish work standards and business goals.

· Ability to relate to patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team in a tactful and professional manner

· Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques

· Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment

· Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette

· Ability to provide medical services within the scope of licensing and training.