Staff Position

Physician Assistant - Cardiology
Kaiser Permanente
Denver, CO
5x8 hrs, Days

$64-93/hour
Posted 8 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays

Pay

Estimated pay
$64-93/hour

Qualifications

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

Description

UFCW Local 7 - $64.33 - $93.47
“May be entitled to translation/bilingual, shift or other wage premiums as governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Please refer to the respective collective bargaining agreement for additional information on such wage premiums:        

Job Summary:

Practices medicine as delegated by and under the supervision of a physician in accordance with accepted practice standards. Utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills involving the application of biological, physical, social, and behavioral science principles. Functions include patient advocacy and the initiation and performance of medical care to evaluate, diagnose, and treat human disease, pain, injury, physical or mental conditions, health maintenance and promotion, supportive and restorative care.
 
SPECIALTIES Emergency Room, Cardiology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Psychiatric Mental Health, Urogynecology, Oncology and Rheumatology.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • This position, knows and complies with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures.

  • Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership. 

  • Ensures patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to but not limited to medications including the consistent use of 5 rights and 3 checks of medication administration, procedures, infection prevention, fall prevention, including consistent use of two patient identifiers and procedural time outs.

  • Reports safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

  • N/A


Education

  • Bachelors Degree.

  • Graduation from accredited Physician Assistant program approved by the Colorado Medical Board (Colorado - PA).


License, Certification, Registration

  • Physician Assistant License (Colorado)



  • Drug Enforcement Administration Registration



  • Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire



  • Physician Assistant National Certificate



  • National Provider Identifier



Additional Requirements:

  • For positions requiring the administration of procedural sedation, ACLS certification and procedural sedation competency required within ninety (90) days of hire. (US-ACLS and US-ALS)

  • Taxonomy Required.

  • Candidates will be required to participate in a clinical/behavioral and panel interview composed of Management, CPMG, and Local 7.



Preferred Qualifications:

  • N/A


Notes:



  • This position is predominantly hospital based with the potential for weekend day on call with program growth.

Kaiser Permanente Job ID #1323270. Posted job title: Physician Assistant -Specialty - Cardiology, Ep - Denver

Employer

Kaiser Permanente

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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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