Physician Assistant, GI Services, FT/Days (8hrs) - Long Beach

Job Description

The physician Assistant is responsible for performing clinical assessment and care management services which include developing and interpretation of histories and physical exams, under general supervision and in accordance with standardized procedures.

Performs initial and periodic physical examinations. Takes medical history of both in-patient and outpatients.

Orders appropriate lab test, X-rays, EKG, and comparable procedures according to criteria previously established by the responsible physician.

Writes orders to increase, decrease, change medication (subject to checking and counter - signing by physician)

Initiates consultations, optimizes patients for anesthesia prior to scheduling of Surgical procedures and associated special tests.

Maintains required documentation and consults with physician on changes in patient's condition.

Assists in operative and other procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $69.53 - $100.83

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications:

1 or more years as Physician Assistant, direct department related experience preferred

Education/Licensure/Certification:

Graduate from a nationally accredited Physician's Assistant Program. Current License as a Physician
Assistant in California

Current BLS, ACLS and PALS provider certification