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A true leader aims to inspire and at Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation, which is exactly what our Advanced Practice Providers do. They have a strong combination of clinical skills, management abilities and integrity, and as a result, they play an indispensable role in the success of our organization. We embrace a culture of passion and dedication at Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation. Now we invite you to join us from collaborating with a team of exceptional healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you will have everything available to do something incredible for yourself, and for others.
The Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation is seeking an experienced Surgical Physician Assistant to join our affiliate, Santa Monica Orthopedic Group (SMOG) in Pasadena.
The Surgical Physician Assistant plays a crucial role in Cedars-Sinai Medical Group's commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services efficiently. Working in collaboration with our physicians and staff, the Surgical Physician Assistant will share responsibility for the well-being of our patients.
Cedars Sinai SMOG is a highly respected and progressive orthopaedic group dedicated to quality patient care, cutting-edge research and comprehensive patient education. We are seeking a Physician Assistant who will provide health care services to patients under direction and responsibility of Physician by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and complies patient medical data including health history and results of physical examination.
Under the direction of Dr. John Itamura who specializes in elbow arthroscopy and reconstruction, periarticular fractures of the shoulder and elbow as well as primary and revision elbow arthroplasty, you will assist in conducting patient assessments, provide pre-op and post-op assessments, including treatment plans.
Serve as first assistant in the operating room 2 days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) plus 2-3 days in busy clinic.
Ideal candidate will have excellent suture skills equal to that of the surgeon, knowledge of anatomy of all cases, knowledge of latest surgical techniques and ability to contribute intelligent input into the surgical procedures.
Work under protocol to develop an effective, safe, and patient-centered treatment plan
Provide timely and complete clinical documentation in the EHR following patient visits or telephone calls.
Maintain ongoing communication with the physician regarding assigned patients and provide timely notification of changes in patient status.
Maintain ongoing communication with other members of the care team through written documentation, telephone or in-person conversation.
Ensure timely access of patient appointments.
Ability to read x-rays and laboratory studies.
Lateral mobility skills are required for success in this role.
Debridement, suturing, removal of casts and traction skills are equally important to your success in this role as well.
**This is a highly visible position requiring a very energetic individual with the ability to thrive in a very busy, high volume environment managing patients who require revision surgery after undergoing a failed prior surgery. At least 60% of Dr. Itamura's patients have had previous or even multiple prior surgeries.
** If you enjoy research, you will have an opportunity to be a part of Dr. Itamura?s research activities and get published.
**Dr. Itamura performs highly complex reconstruction surgery, so you must possess the ability to perform very thorough exams and take very critically precise notes and documentation.
Core hours are 8 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday with flexibility to work extended hours as needed
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant studies
License/Certification requirements:
National Certification as a Physician Assistant
BLS and ACLS Certification required
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification required
Experience:
Minimum two (2) years Physician Assistant experience in a relevant clinical area strongly preferred, e.g., orthopaedics or sports medicine, general surgery, reconstructive surgery, or other surgical specialties is strongly preferred.
This position requires a strong, highly motivated individual who has a very strong focus on patient care, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Req ID : 14647 Working Title : Surgical Orthopedic Physician Assistant - Full-Time - Pasadena Department : SMOG - Pasadena Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation Job Category : Clinical Operations Job Specialty : Advanced Practice (PA) Overtime Status : EXEMPT Primary Shift : Day Shift Duration : 8 hour Base Pay : $71.05 - $113.68
Providing healthcare for more than 100 years, Cedars-Sinai has evolved into one of the most dynamic and highly renowned medical centers in the world. Along with caring for patients, Cedars-Sinai is a hub for biomedical research and a training center for future physicians and other healthcare professionals. This attracts exceptional talent to Cedars-Sinai, including world-renowned physician-scientists who seek a place where they can both conduct research and see patients--the ideal formula for discovery and its translation into cures. Our patients benefit from access to doctors at the top of their fields, and our researchers have an ideal community in which to study the impact of healthcare challenges, and reflect that knowledge in their research. The greater Los Angeles area in which Cedars-Sinai resides possesses unparalleled cultural and ethnic diversity which offers outstanding opportunities for translational and clinical research and a dynamic environment for medical education.Although community based, Cedars-Sinai is a major teaching hospital affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Cedars-Sinai has highly competi...tive graduate medical education programs in more than 50 specialty and subspecialty areas, a graduate program in biomedical sciences and translational medicine, a clinical scholars program directed towards junior physicians with aspirations to become clinical scientists, and post graduate training opportunities.There are more than 250 full-time faculty members at Cedars-Sinai. The voluntary medical staff, comprised of more than 2,200 specialty board-certified or board-qualified physicians, represent all of the specialties and subspecialties and collaborate with full-time medical staff in the teaching responsibilities of the graduate medical education programs.