Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Under the direction of a supervising physician, the Physician Assistant provides high quality, efficient, team based patient focused care.

• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as imaging studies, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance and other relevant patient education.

• Graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program by start date.
• Physician Assistant License (California) required at hire.
• Physician Assistant National Certificate required at hire.
• Basic Life Support
• National Provider Identifier required at hire.

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges

Kaiser Permanente is a healthcare organization that provides medical services to its members.