Orthopedic Physician Assistant at Lompoc Valley Medical Center – Lompoc, California

Salary Range: $112,694.40 - $155,313.60

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary:

• Provide the full scope of primary care services which fall under his/her field of training.
• Including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventative care and health maintenance to patients under the oversight of an LVMC Physician.
• Expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals and objectives of LVMC and work collaboratively to achieve them.
• They must be cognizant of, and comply with, all LVMC policies and procedures, and well as pertinent state and federal regulations.

District Responsibility:

• Support of the District Mission and Values
• Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care.”
• Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.
• Performance Improvement Activities
• Professional Development

Position Duties/Responsibility:

• Obtain health history and perform physical examinations in the hospital or clinic setting.
• Provide accurate documentation of patient encounters including clinic visits, hospital rounding, admission H/Ps, and discharge summaries.
• Perform duties in the operating room as a First Assist under the oversight of the Attending Surgeon.
• Diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment.
• Prescribe medication in accordance with California statue and professional practice guidelines.
• Perform minor surgical procedures per privileges.
• Arrange referral for patients requiring services not offered at LVMC.
• Review incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) sign, date and follow-up in a timely manner.
• Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs in the LVMC service area.
• Comply with the LVMC Infection Control plan which includes personally utilizing universal precautions. Ensure compliance by support staff.
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings.

Essential Functions:

• The ability to communicate verbally and in written form in English.
• The ability to answer phones in a professional manner.
• The ability to use a keyboard and use Microsoft Office products efficiently.
• The ability to have normal or correctable hearing and vision.
• The ability to be supervised.
• The ability to work as a Team.
• The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients/residents and visitors.

Position Qualifications:

• California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
• NCCPA or AANP certification
• Insurability (malpractice)
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• ACLS Certified
• First Assist surgical experience (Preferred)
• LVMC Reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.