Staff Position

Physician Assistant - Cardiology
Kaiser Permanente
Washington D.C., DC
5x8 hrs, Days

$59-77/hour

Overview

  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays

Pay

Estimated pay
$59-77/hour

Qualifications

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Required
    License
  • APRN-CNP,APRN-CRNA,APRN-CNS,Other,APRN-CNM license in District of Columbia
  • Physician Assistant (2 years)
    Other
  • Eligible to work in US

Description

Job Summary:
To provide direct care to patients under the supervision of a physician.
Essential Responsibilities:

  • Provides independent patient care services including minor surgery, acute and chronic health problems within the guidelines of established procedures and individual training and experience.

  • Assesses health needs of patients, including physical assessment.

  • Provides direct patient care in accordance with certification. Uses observation and judgment in evaluating patients, designing and implementing programs of care. This program of care is under the direct supervision of a physician.

  • Collaborates with the physician and other clinical staff members to maintain continuity of care.

  • Maintains established systems of follow-up for patient care.

  • Refers patients to supervising physician or, with physician agreement, to other health/professionals as appropriate.

  • Makes telephone evaluations as indicated, as well as giving medical advice and information to patients by telephone where appropriate.

  • Participates in developing medical protocols for care which physicians assistant will implement.

  • Participates in planning for the delivery of clinical service.

  • Participates in monitoring quality of care according to professional standards and established criteria.

  • Carries out clinical and administrative procedures that may be promulgated by the Health Plan.

  • Participates in training of students.

  • Performs other related duties as directed.

M-F. 
Travel to Largo on Wednesdays and travel to Gaithersburg Fridays

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

  • Minimum one (1) year of primary care experience is required.


Education

  • Graduation from an accredited PA program.

  • Bachelors degree required.


License, Certification, Registration

  • Physician Assistant License (District of Columbia)



  • Physician Assistant National Certificate



  • National Provider Identifier


Additional Requirements:

  • N/A


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum two (2) years of primary care experience is preferred.

Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1315334. Posted job title: Physician Assistant, Cardiology

Employer

Kaiser Permanente

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About
At the heart of health care, you'll find Kaiser Permanente. As the nations leading not-for-profit, integrated health plan, we make a difference in the lives of members, patients, and communities across the country.With 39 hospitals and more than 734 locations in eight states and the District of Columbia, we proudly serve more than 12.7 million members from coast to coast. Whether you choose to join a hospital in the Northwest, a clinic in Southern California, or a medical office in the Mid-Atlantic, we have many opportunities for you to shape the future of care.Our teams are empowered to advance impactful and extraordinary care for all by pioneering health outcomes, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and creating new opportunities for learning and advancement. This covers more than our members and our employees; it also reaches far into our communities. Together, we're proudly working as one for a healthier today and tomorrow.
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