Stanford Health Care Redwood City , CA 94063
Posted 2 months ago
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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Per Diem Orthopedic APP to join our team in the Redwood City area. This individual will primarily be based at our Redwood City location, but may be required to cover other locations as needed. The focus of this role will be on Total joints, sports, and acute injury cases, providing high quality care to our patients.
As a Per Diem Orthopedic App, you will work 3-5 shifts per month, with each shift lasting 8 hours. This schedule allows for flexibility while maintaining a consistent workload. We value work-life balance and do not require weekend shifts, making this an ideal opportunity for those seeking a weekday schedule. There will be no nights or weekends required.
Candidates with 1-2 years of orthopedic experience are preferred for this role. The ideal candidate should be able to work effectively as part of a team and possess the ability to take initiative and be self-led. You will be responsible for conducting patient assessments, providing treatment, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
If you are a motivated and skilled Orthopedic APP professional looking for a flexible opportunity with a focus on providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients.
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
The Physician Assistant (PA) functions under this Physician Assistant Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the PA and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.
Locations
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What you will do
Employees must abide by all Joint Commission requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients' rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
A. A PA may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the PA's education, training and experience.
B. A PA shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the PA determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a supervising physician.
C. Scope of Practice of the PA:
Orders or furnishes medications under physician supervision, in accordance with the practice agreement, consistent with the PA's educational preparation and training, and upon completion of a California Physician Assistant Board approved controlled substance course.
a. All PA's who are credentialed and privileged by April, 2021 who have not completed a controlled substance course must successfully complete the course by August 31, 2021 during which time patient specific approval of a medication order by a supervising physician is obtained, documented in the medical record, and is co-signed. [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol]
a. Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
b. Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
Education Qualifications
BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN NURSING FROM AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY.
Note: PAs hired prior to July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement • Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. B.
Licenses and Certifications
These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:
Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $88.93 - $117.84 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
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