Physician Assistant, Cardiology,

2 days ago

Novato, United States MarinHealth Medical Center Full time
ABOUT MARINHEALTH
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare's most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

What We Offer
MarinHealth offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits that support your health, wellness, and financial security. Our robust Wellness@Work program includes onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, and promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees. We also provide a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday, and sick leave. These benefits, along with our highly competitive compensation package, make MarinHealth one of the best places to work in the Bay Area. Join us and find your next career at MarinHealth.

External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screening. Qualified applicants with arrest 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, and local laws.

General Summary:

Under supervision and in collaboration with the physician staff, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) performs physical examinations and treats common episodic and chronic healthcare problems with an emphasis on health maintenance and disease prevention. This position is designed for healthcare professionals, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, who possess advanced training and expertise in their respective fields. The primary responsibilities include providing patient care in the clinic setting, performing in-office procedures, and focusing on patient education. As an APP, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality healthcare services and ensuring excellent patient outcomes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing appropriate physical examination.
  • Orders/performs appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
  • Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies. Prepares documentation for EMR including updating patient records by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment.
  • Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
  • Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
  • Perform all other duties as required or assigned.
Assessment:
  • Elicits and documents a complete health history.
  • Performs and documents a complete physical examination.
  • Order appropriate diagnostic tests.
  • Assesses patient's perception of their health status, personal strengths, support systems, and patient problems that include psycho-social, physical, environmental, economic, and cultural factors.
  • Identifies patients and families at risk for specific healthcare problems.
Diagnosis:
  • Formulates diagnoses based on health history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests.
Planning:
  • Formulates and documents health care plans with patients and their families, including treatment, health maintenance education, and counseling.
  • Establishes, reviews, and documents short and long-term goals in collaboration with each patient.
  • Plans comprehensive patient care with other health care providers.
Implementation:
  • Demonstrates ability to provide appropriate care based on needs of a specific individual, including that individual's age.
  • Institutes treatment plans based on assessments and interpretations of diagnostic tests and physical findings.
  • Counsels patients according to their individual motivation and compliance.
  • Provides telephone advice and triage of acute and unscheduled patients.
  • Documents all pertinent data and interventions in the patient's records.
  • Provides refills for routine medications.
  • Institutes appropriate action when reviewing abnormal lab data and diagnostic tests.
  • Consults with other providers, as indicated.
Evaluation:
  • Evaluates the patient's understanding of and compliance with health care plan by regular follow-up and reassessment.
  • Re-evaluates short and long-term goals with patients and participating health professionals.
Education:
  • Patient and Family
    • Identifies the learning needs of the patients and family members.
    • Assesses the patient's readiness to learn.
    • Provides individualized health education.
    • Develops teaching goals and objectives that meet the patient's and family health care needs.
  • Staff
    • Functions as a clinical resource person.
Continuity/Coordination:
  • Functions as the health care provider for a specified group of patients.
  • Coordinates patient care activities and health care planning among multiple providers, patients, and their families.
  • Communicates and consults with family, staff and unit personnel prior to and during the patient's hospitalization. May also participate in discharge planning when appropriate.
  • Promotes ongoing communication with community agencies to facilitate continuity of patient care.
Advocacy:
  • Promotes the participation of patients and families in planning their care.
  • Assists patients in obtaining information necessary to make an informed decision and supports patients in decision-making.
  • Informs patients of the Patient Bill of Rights.
  • Provides referrals to community resources when appropriate.
License/Certifications:
  • Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in state of CA
  • 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
  • BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association) required
Education:
  • Completion of graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
  • Must be certified by the National Commission on Certification and licensed in the State of California
Experience:
  • 2-5 years of PA experience preferred
  • 2 years in specialty area highly desired
  • Prior experience in a medical office environment preferred
Behavioral Standards:

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:
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Professionalism on the phone, in person, and with each other
  • Respectful communication with patients, vendors, volunteers, and co-workers
  • Effective teamwork
  • Ability to maintain a safe work environment
  • A positive attitude
  • A good sense of humor and fun in the workplace
  • Support of each other the patients and the practice


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.

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