Physician Assistant, Vascular, (Greenbrae), Full-Time, Days

ABOUT MARINHEALTH a UCSF Affiliate

Come and be a part of our healing team at the award-winning MarinHealth! Ranked in the top 3% of general hospitals in the country, we have made great strides since returning to our roots as an independent hospital. As Marin County's only acute hospital and a vital resource for a wide range of essential health care services, it is our mission-and our passion-to excel in every medical specialty. We attract the finest physicians and employees who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the resources and medical sophistication of an academic medical center combined with the personalized, caring touch of an independent hospital. We have an exceptionally collaborative team that adheres to the highest service excellence standards to ensure that we deliver world-class, personalized care to patients. Our Joint-Commission accredited hospital has won numerous awards and certifications in delivering best-in-class health care in the San Francisco Bay Area.

WHAT WE OFFER

MarinHealth offers a generous suite of employee benefits, which includes a comprehensive and rich health benefits program (medical, dental, vision and prescription plans). Our robust Wellness @ Work program (e.g. onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, etc) also promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees and to support you on your Healthy Healer journey. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday and sick leave, which you will start accruing immediately. Our benefits are highly competitive and considered to be one of the best in the Bay Area! Find your healing place at MarinHealth.

External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screen . Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classifications protected by federal, state & local laws.

Compensation:

We have an excellent benefits package, such as medical/vision/dental insurance, generous PTO and paid holiday, 401(k) with company match, and more!

General Summary:

The Physician Assistant supporting the MarinHealth Vascular Surgery division will primarily work in an outpatient setting, with occasional inpatient support based on practice requirements. Initially, first-assisting in the operating room is not expected but may be included in the future. Our offices are located in Greenbrae, Novato, Santa Rosa, and Sonoma, and clinic assignments will cover at least two of these locations. The Physician Assistant will collaborate with multiple attending physicians and fellow physician assistants, with opportunities for the role to expand as the program grows.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

General Clinical Duties:

• Perform clinical assessments and management services independently or in a shared visit model on new and established Vascular Surgery patients, including history and complete vascular physical exam, prescription writing and refills, referrals, etc.

• Perform wound care, utilizing best available products and therapies

• Perform minor procedures including sclerotherapy, removal of tunneled catheters and wound debridements

• Coordinate perioperative patient care including:

o Perform pre-operative history and physical examinations.

o Provide patient education.

o Initiate pre-and-post-operative orders (subject to authorization/co-signature of responsible physician).

o Arrange follow-up studies and appointments

o Remove sutures, staples, and drains; change dressings and perform appropriate wound assessment; arrange subsequent care (ie. Home health services and DME, PT, etc)

o Assess patients based on standardized protocols.

• Participate in clinical research projects and/or provide staff education

• Maintain vascular databases (VQI and any other that may be created)

• Manage prophylaxis, post-operative and pain medication management.

• Respond to My Chart and In-Basket inquiries and patient medical advice calls in a timely manner, no later than 24 hours.

• Evaluate, assess and document a plan of treatment per patient's presentation or modify an established plan of care under the collaboration/supervision of an attending physician.

• Round daily on service inpatients, which includes communicating and coordinating with clinical care team, patients and their families.

• Order, interpret and act upon tests, procedures, and radiographic studies. Monitor or assist with scheduling of tests by patients.

• Provide warfarin management guidance, refills and orders as needed (ie. coumadin clinic)

• Assist in formulating and implementing protocols to improve efficiency in the practice.

• Effectively communicate with family or patients in person, telephone and/or other electronic modalities in a timely manner.

• Initiate inpatient and outpatient consultations/referrals to other services.

• Confer with attending physician as needed, when patient requests it, or if the patient's problem is beyond his/her clinical comfort and experience.

• Provide both initial and ongoing assessment and management of inpatient and emergency room consults when needed.

• Document patient care activity appropriately in Apex and close all encounters within 48 hours.

• Work and interface with vendors as may be needed for patient care

• Perform other duties as set in the "Scope and Setting of Practice"

Other Functions And Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively with others.

• Maintains open communication channels with all members of the healthcare team.

• Communicates well with patients and families.

• Knowledgeable about and adheres to all applicable Medical Center and department-specific infection control, health and safety policies and procedures, including annual safety training.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and functional work environment.

• Exemplary customer service is required.

• Must be competent in the skills required to perform in the role described.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, computer and interpersonal skills to interact effectively and professionally with a diverse clinician and patient population.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.

• Completion of a surgical residency preferred

License/Certifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

• American Heart Association (AHA)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• American Heart Association (AHA)

• Must hold an active and current California Physician Assistant License (PA)

• Must hold current national board certification by first day of work and maintain.

• Must hold an active and transferable DEA license to California as required by the clinical specialty.

• Must be eligible for payer enrollment with CMS Medicare and Medicaid.

Experience:

• 2 - 5 years of PA experience preferred, but would consider motivated new grad.

• Prior experience in wound care and/or minor office based procedures, like sclerotherapy, would be beneficial

Service Excellence Standards And Behaviors (C.A.R.E.S):

We have adopted the following standards of behavior in addition to the job responsibilities listed above so we can create and maintain an optimal workplace environment. Your application for this position assumes you agree with and can maintain the following workplace values:

A. Communication

It is my responsibility to:

1.Smile, make eye contact, and greet others with my name and role

2.Communicate with sincerity, honesty and respect

3.Actively listen without interrupting and without judgment

4.Welcome the views of others and encourage feedback, questions and open dialogue

5.Assist families to understand and solve their problems

6.Be collaborative at all times

B. Accountability

It is my responsibility to:

1.Take ownership in delivering excellent service at all times

2.Create a warm and caring first impression

3.Follow procedures, policies and guidelines

4.Be mindful of conserving resources

5.Take responsibility for my actions and demeanor and follow through with commitments

6.Act professionally with everyone-patients, families, colleagues, vendors, clinicians

7.Take ownership in delivering excellent service at all times

8.Create a warm and caring first impression

9.Follow procedures, policies and guidelines

10. Be mindful of conserving resources

11. Take responsibility for my actions and demeanor and follow through with commitments

12. Act professionally with everyone-patients, families, colleagues, vendors, clinicians

C. Respect

It is my responsibility to:

1.Speak clearly and without judgment to patients, families and visitors

2.Demonstrate my pride of ownership by showing warmth, concern and follow through with commitments.

3.Not engage in negative behaviors including gossip, undermining others and infighting

4.Ask patients and families how I can best support them

5.Speak positively about our organization, medical staff and associates

6.Respect privacy and confidentiality at all times

D. Excellence

It is my responsibility to:

1.Take ownership to consistently improve processes within my role, department and throughout Marin Medical Network/Medical Group

2.Strive every day to offer the highest care possible and strive to improve myself and my work output

3.Seek out opportunities to learn and apply best practices

4.Embrace change and offer suggestions for problem resolution

5.Recognize others for outstanding performance

E. Safety

It is my responsibility to:

1.Take pride in my environment by maintaining safe and clean surroundings

2.Work safely and create the best environment for the delivery of quality patient care

3.Knows and complies with all Medical Network/Medical Group safety policies and procedures as identified in the Medical Network/Medical Group Safety Manual, Disaster Preparedness Manual and the Employee Safety Handbook

4.Knows and uses the right safety practices and equipment or materials

5.Attends and completes all required health and safety classes, updates, and health testing

6.Takes immediate action and/or reports to supervisor or other appropriate personnel any potential unsafe condition, practice or hazard

7.Immediately reports every work-related injury

At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID + booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, but we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment for all.

The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on the individual's skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications. This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position. Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy. Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document.