Logo
Sutter Health

Advanced Practice Clinician- Surgical Oncology

Sutter Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

Save Job

Advanced Practice Clinician- Surgical Oncology

Join to apply for the Advanced Practice Clinician- Surgical Oncology role at Sutter Health Organization: SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South Job Description

Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Provides medical consultation including the performance of therapeutic procedures delegated by the supervising physician, assist with various procedures, provides patient education, treatment and follow-up, may complete daily rounds and as needed using an organized multi-disciplinary team approach to provide continuity of care throughout the care continuum. The Physician Assistant\'s responsibilities may include managing patients in an office, hospital, emergency and/or perioperative setting. Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act. Education: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program Licensures & Certifications: PA-Physician Assistant; CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) (not required for SHSO-Admin (Employee Health)); BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Typical Experience: 2 years of recent relevant experience. ACLS as applicable per department requirements. Responsibilities

PATIENT CARE Performs patient assessments to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient records, performing physical exams, documenting findings, and reporting deviations to the attending physician. Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of the physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles medical data including health history and examination results. Administers or orders diagnostic tests and interprets results for deviations from normal. Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in continuity of care. Instructs and counsels patients regarding prescribed regimens, growth and development, family planning, emotional well-being, and health maintenance. Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections and immunizations, and manages infection. Administrative Responsibilities Communicates orally and in writing with patients, physicians and staff as indicated. Provides health education and counseling to patients. Accurately documents patient encounter data. Provides relevant quality assessment and reports. Maintains effective communication between the practice and patients\' medical providers to ensure continuity of care. Acts as coordinator for patients to access community resources for medical and psychosocial factors. Performance and Process Improvement Identifies, reports and contributes to performance improvement activities. Seeks process improvements aligned with organizational priorities and goals. Contributes to development of clinical pathways, updating/maintaining physician order sets and preference cards. Tracks targeted performance improvement data for projects. Supports clinical effectiveness studies and projects. Speciality Specific Duties PERIOPERATIVE:

Performs first/second assistant responsibilities; demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy and operative technique; assists with positioning, hemostasis, wound exposure, suturing and dressings; uses surgical instruments appropriately. LIVER TRANSPLANT:

Involves procedures including catheter insertions, thoracentesis, paracentesis, wound debridement, arthrocentesis, lumbar puncture, drain management and other perioperative tasks; assists with surgical procedures related to liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery. Education Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Professional Licenses & Certifications PA-Physician Assistant CSRC-DEA (not required for SHSO-Admin) BLS-Healthcare Provider Experience and Skills 2 years of recent relevant experience. Knowledge of patient care guidelines and documentation quality. Medical knowledge for scope of practice; strong terminology, anatomy and physiology knowledge. Working knowledge of electronic health records (EPIC). Critical thinking, communication, and collaboration across organization and with patients and families. Ability to lead, mentor and develop others; maintain composure in challenging interactions. Physical Activities and Requirements See required physical demands and working conditions at the provided link. Job Details Job Shift: Days Schedule: Part Time Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 24 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $92.80 to $134.56 / hour. The salary range may vary by location. Compensation takes into account experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is one part of total rewards; eligible roles also include a comprehensive benefits package. Expiry

Current content does not indicate the role is closed; no explicit expiry indicators present.

#J-18808-Ljbffr