SENIOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

SENIOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Print ( Apply ufeff SENIOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Salary $135,743.04 - $203,903.04 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number Y5051F Department HEALTH SERVICES Opening Date 08/13/2015 + Description + Benefits Position/Program Information ORIGINAL POSTING DATE:9/1/2010 Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER:Y5051F TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION AND INFORMATION REGARDING MANPOWER SHORTAGE RANGE. PERSONS WHO HAVE APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IF THEY WISH. THE INFORMATION MUST CONTAIN THE CORRECT EXAM NUMBER AND NAME. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest health system in the nation, providing compassionate, quality care through its integrated system of 4 acute hospitals, 25 health centers, and community-based clinics. DHS annually cares for about 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff and has an annual operating budget of $6.9 billion. DHS leads the county's effort to provide health services to the resident of Los Angeles County, of which approximately two million are uninsured. DHS hospitals also conduct post-graduate medical education through university affiliations for interns, residents and fellows to train the physician workforce for tomorrow. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Provides administrative supervision of a group of Physician Assistants who perform medical examinations, procedures, and treatments under the technical supervision of physicians. Essential Job Functions + Serves as first line administrative supervisor for a group of Physician Assistants under the technical direction of a physician. + Prepares performance evaluations for the Physician Assistant staff. + Makes recommendations on hiring, promotions, transfers, work improvement, and discharge. + Resolves problems of employee grievances and discipline and/or makes recommendation regarding unresolved problems. + Plans and conducts staff meetings. + Reviews the quality of completed and in-progress assignments and implements corrective measures where necessary. + Develops and revises proposed Physician Assistant programs based on changes in needs, review of patient records, and review of professional literature. + Assists in supervising and evaluating clinical performance of the Physician Assistants assigned to the area of specialty. + Serves as a resource person to the Physician Assistant regarding unusual or difficult cases and demonstrates appropriate evaluation and treatment procedures. + Assists in the clinical training of students, orientation of allied health team, and provides for staff development through in-service training and arrangement for attendance at special conferences, seminars, or college education courses. + Provides technical guidance to students by instructing, training, and evaluating them in developing methods and procedures for assigned areas. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Two years of experience as a Physician Assistant in the applicable specialty role: Physician Assistant, Emergency Care Physician Assistant, Primary Care Physician Assistant, Women's Health Care Physician Assistant, Orthopedics Physician Assistant, Surgery LICENSE: A valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the Physician Assistant Committee of the Medical Board of California. CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED: A certification with National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Basic Life Support Certificate-OR-Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate-AND-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certificate issued by an approved provider. PHYSICAL CLASS III: Moderate:Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION: Experience as a Physician Assistant in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: under the supervision of a physician, performs medical examinations, selected diagnostic and therapeutic tasks and other special procedures to assist in the delivery of medical services to patients. Applicantsmustinclude a legible photocopy of the license to practice as a Physician Assistant, certification with National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistant, Basic Life Support Certificate-OR-Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certificate issued by an approved provider to the applicationat the time of filingor email the analyst within 15 calendar days of filing online. The required license and certificatesMUSTbe current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license and certificates willNOTbe accepted. In order to receive credit for the Master's degree under the Desirable Qualifications, youmustinclude a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filingor email the analyst within 15 calendar days of filing online. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: + Master's Degree from an accredited university in Public Health Science, Biology, Human Anatomy, Physiology or a closely related field. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the eligible list. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an

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