Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Inpatient

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health Organization: ABSMC-Alta Bates Summit Med Center Position Overview: A hospital-based Orthopedic Advanced Practice Clinician (APC), whose primary responsibility will be managing patients on the orthopedic care units. The role also includes the flexibility to serve as a First Assist in the operating room as needed. Extensive orthopedic experience is required. The APC will provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care and will be actively involved in managing both inpatient stays and same-day discharges. Job Description : _These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development)._ JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES: PATIENT CARE u2022 Performs patient assessments to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, documenting findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician. u2022 Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of physician. u2022 Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. u2022 Administers or orders diagnostic tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal. u2022 Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. u2022 Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance. u2022 Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, and managing infection. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSABILITIES u2022 Communicates orally and in writing with patients, physicians and staff as indicated. u2022 Provides health education and counseling to patients. u2022 Accurately documents patient encounter data. u2022 Provides relevant quality assessment and reports. u2022 Establishes and maintains effective and seamless communication between the practice and patientsu2019 medical providers in order to provide continuity of care. u2022 Serves as coordinator for patients to access community and other resources necessary for appropriate management of medical and psychosocial factors. PERFORMANCE AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT u2022 Identifies, reports and contributes to performance improvement activities u2022 Seeks process improvements consistent with organizational priorities and goals u2022 Contributes to the development of clinical pathways, updating/maintaining physician order sets and physician preference cards u2022 Collects and tracks targeted performance improvement data for projects u2022 Assists with clinical effectiveness studies and projects SPECIALITY SPECIFIC DUTIES u2022 PERIOPERATIVE: u25e6 Performs first/second assistant responsibilities in accordance with state scope of practice requirements. u25e6 Demonstrated knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures wherein the PA assists. u25e6 Provides care for different types of patients with varying complexity. u25e6 Assists in the positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient. u25e6 Provides hemostasis and wound exposure, handles tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissue, and applies dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon. u25e6 Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose. u2022 LIVER TRANSPLANT: u25e6 Inserts central venous jugular/subclavian catheters or Swan-Ganz catheters under the direct supervision of the supervising physician. u25e6 Independently performs procedures include: thoracentesis, paracentesis, wound debridement, arthrocentesis, lumbar puncture, surgical drain removal, chest tube removal, staple removal. u25e6 Assists operating room personnel in positioning and padding of the patient on the operating room table. u25e6 Assists with all surgical procedures associated with liver transplantation, organ procurement, hepatobiliary surgery, and general surgery of the cirrhotic or post-transplant patients. u25e6 Assists with insertion of the Foley catheter, retraction, suction, suturing, following of sutures, dissection, ligation, flushing the donor allograft, use of cautery and opening and closing the incision. EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS : PA-Physician Assistant CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) (not required for SHSO-Admin (Employee Health) BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider NCCPA-National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required at hire or within 12 months if hired before 07/10/2025 PAs may not bill for services without NCCPA. Other - certification based on department requirements TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years of recent relevant experience. DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS : Memorial Hospital Los Banos;200-Sutter Central Valley Hospitals-Surgical Services: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Menlo Park Surgical Hospital;378-Palo Alto Med Fdn-Hlth,Res&Ed-Surgical Services: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrates knowledge of patient care guidelines/policy as evidenced by quality of documentation. Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice. Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC. Critical thinking skills as it relates to specialized departments this may include the ability to complete age-appropriate assessments Communication skills (verbal, written and listening) with ability to work effectively across the organization, especially in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting and advising. Technical and analytical skills for analysis and interpretation of test procedures and results in order to determine appropriate correction actions Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as needed Ability to effectively lead, mentor and/or develop others Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS: See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements ( Job Shift: Day/Evening Schedule: Full Time Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $92.80 to $134.56 / hour _The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidateu2019s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ _u200b_

Created: 2026-02-16