Performs diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and health maintenance services under the direction and supervision of a physician.

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed health professional who practices medicine with the supervision of a physician. The PA is involved in coordination of care, participates in education, and is closely engaged in clinical practice and patient care management. The PA will function as a member our professional team by communicating, planning, and implementing care directly and with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to physicians, pharmacists, office support staff, and other advanced practice providers. Duties may include obtaining patient health histories and complete physical examinations, documenting findings noting pertinent normal and abnormal findings, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, counseling patients on preventative care, assisting in surgery, and ordering medications. The PA may also be required to perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patient's clinical status and document patient preparation and response to procedure(s). The Physician Assistant Practice Agreement will govern PA practice. The PA role includes abiding by rules and regulations of medical staff and PA certifying and regulating bodies.

Essential Duties:

1. Obtains detailed and accurate medical histories from patients; generally, this is confirming data that has been obtained in clinic preoperatively. Performs appropriate physical examinations, delineates problems, and records the information.2. Develops and implements patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording of progress notes and the provision of continuity of care in the preoperative and postoperative care period3. Performs and / or interprets common laboratory, radiological, cardio graphic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiological processes.4. May performs procedures or surgical assists based off privileges approved by medical staff5. Helps with care coordination of the patient with the rest of the team.6. Provides continuity of care in the management of complex illnesses and injuries under the supervision of a physician.7. Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance, especially in the postoperative period; this might also include members of the patient’s family in certain circumstances.8. Facilitates the referral of patients to other health and social service agencies when appropriate.9. Ensures billing for services rendered is completed and accurate.10. Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Req Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.Req Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery.Req Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how.Req Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pref Bachelor’s DegreePref 2 years Experience

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Req Physician Assistant - PA (CA DCA)Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart AssociationReq Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)Req National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification.Req DEA Certificate Current Controlled Substance Course Certificate or obtain within 3 months of Hire Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice for Schedule II-V controlled substances.Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association required for any PA working in Inpatient setting; or if PA treats patients in outpatient treatment centers or Ellison Institute for Transformational Medicine; or required by specialty practice

Req Specialty Certification Specialty Certifications as required per department.

The hourly rate range for this position is $64.00 - $105.60. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.