We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** NCH-Novato Community Hospital **Position Overview:** 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. Participates in special projects per the Director of Surgical. **Job Description** : _These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development)._ **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 Other - certification based on department requirements. **TYPICAL EXPERIENCE** : 2 years of recent relevant experience. **PERIOPERATIVE:** ◦ Performs first/second assistant responsibilities in accordance with state scope of practice requirements. ◦ Demonstrated knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures wherein the PA assists. ◦ Provides care for different types of patients with varying complexity. ◦ Assists in the positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient. ◦ Provides hemostasis and wound exposure, handles tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissue, and applies dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon. ◦ Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose. **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE** + Demonstrates knowledge of patient care guidelines/policy as evidenced by quality of documentation. + Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice. + Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. + Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC. + Critical thinking skills as it relates to specialized departments this may include the ability to complete age-appropriate assessments + Communication skills (verbal, written and listening) with ability to work effectively across the organization, especially in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting and advising. + Technical and analytical skills for analysis and interpretation of test procedures and results in order to determine appropriate correction actions + Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as needed + Ability to effectively lead, mentor and/or develop others + Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions **PREFERED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED** + 2 years experience as a Physician Assistant in an ambulatory/primary care setting. **Job Shift:** Varied **Schedule:** Per Diem/Casual **Shift Hours:** 8 **Days of the Week:** Variable **Weekend Requirements:** None **Benefits:** No **Unions:** No **Position Status:** Non-Exempt **Weekly Hours:** 0 **Employee Status:** Per Diem/Casual Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $88.39 to $128.15 / hour _The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ _​_