Physician Assistant II / NP II – Plastic Surgery, Per Diem (Woodland Hills)

About the Role

Physician Assistants (PA) provide health care services to patients who may have acute episodic conditions or chronic problems, as well as those seeking health evaluation, preventive care and/or education and counseling. Under physician supervision, PAs provide care in primary care or specialty departments consistent with their educational preparation, following Regional Practice Guidelines and Protocols for Ambulatory and Hospital-Based Practice.

• Performs complete physical examinations, including ordering, interpreting and evaluating diagnostic tests and examinations.
• Assumes on-going responsibility for each patient from discovery of the disorder to recovery.
• Diagnoses and treats both chronic and episodic disorders, including complications of otherwise normal processes.
• Establishes and documents the health care plan and diagnosis, maintaining records sufficiently complete for any physician reviewing them to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan.
• Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to members and customers.