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Company: San Diego Ear, Nose Throat Specialists
Location: San Diego, CA
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board

Description

San Diego Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists is seeking a dynamic and skilled Physician Assistant to join our Otolaryngology - Head & Neck team. The ideal candidate will collaborate with attending physicians to evaluate, plan, and provide comprehensive care to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Independently perform minor procedures such as cerumen removal, suture removal, incision and drainage of head, face, or neck abscesses, and intra-tympanic injections.
  • Ensure timely and accurate documentation of clinical care.
  • Code and bill procedures accurately in accordance with established protocols.
  • Provide education to patients, their families, and others to enhance understanding of care.
  • Train clinical staff in specialized areas as needed.
  • Assist in surgeries and office-based procedures when needed.
  • Conduct post-operative rounds and manage hospital patient discharges as needed.
  • Incorporate considerations of healthcare access, cost-effectiveness, and quality in patient care.
  • Advocate for patient safety and rights.
  • Maintain confidential, HIPAA-compliant medical records.
  • Share night and weekend call duties with other Physician Assistants in the practice.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document clinical information accurately.
  • Order diagnostic tests and exams to inform patient care.
  • Diagnose conditions and develop patient care plans based on assessments.
  • Interpret diagnostic tests and exams to guide treatment decisions.
  • Apply advanced clinical knowledge to ensure care is effective, timely, and cost-efficient.
  • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the Physician Assistant Scope of Practice.
  • Use clinical data to create individualized, age-specific care plans aligned with recognized standards of care.

Additional Skills/Requirements:

  • Ability to multi-task and work efficiently within a team environment.
  • Strong knowledge of medical terminology and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
  • Excellent communication skills to interact with patients, physicians, management, and staff.
  • Sound judgment in emergency situations and the ability to take appropriate actions.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development through continuing medical education.
  • Ability to network with referring providers and other healthcare representatives.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an AMA-accredited Physician Assistant Program.
  • Minimum of 2 years of ENT experience preferred.
  • Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in California.
  • American Heart Association BLS certification.

Job Types:

  • Full-time or Part-time
  • Contract

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts

Benefits:

  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance assistance
  • Malpractice insurance

Work Location:

One location


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