Physician Assistant, Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery (San Francisco, CA)

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) has an exceptional opportunity for a Physician Assistant to join our Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery team in San Francisco, California.

Position Details

• Full-time, employed position with a well-established, collaborative team of Otolaryngologists and Advanced Practice Providers
• Provide care for a wide spectrum of adult and pediatric ENT conditions. Function within the full scope of licensure accountable for assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of care including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of case.
• Responsibilities include performing patient evaluations in office and hospital settings, in-office procedures, and first-assisting with surgical cases.
• Participate in inpatient consultations and perioperative management
• Assist with in-basket coverage and patient communication on behalf of the surgical team
• Rounding responsibilities with the care team
• On-boarding and training will include all subspecialities of ENT including head and neck oncologic surgery, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, laryngology, neurotology, and general ENT.
• Work hours are 40 hours per week. No evenings, weekends, or on-call requirements.
  
  

Job Accountabilities

• Performs patient assessments to include: obtaining basic medical information and history, reviewing patient's medical record, performing physical exam, documenting findings into patient medical record, and reporting deviations from normal findings to attending physician.
• Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of physician.
• Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examination, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination.
• Administers or orders diagnostic tests, and interprets test results for deviations from normal.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, and managing infection.
  
  

Specialty Specific Duties

• Performs first/second assistant responsibilities in accordance with state scope of practice requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures wherein the PA assists.
• Provides care for different types of patients with varying complexities.
• Assists in the positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient.
• Provides hemostasis and wound exposure, handles tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissue, and apply dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon.
• Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current California PA license
• NCCPA certification
• Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA)
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS)
• 1 years of recent relevant experience. Prior experience in Otolaryngology, Surgery, or a related specialty preferred.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
  
  

Join Us and Enjoy

You’ll have the opportunity to practice in one of the most dynamic and beautiful regions in the country. San Francisco offers an unparalleled quality of life — from its vibrant cultural scene to outdoor recreation and coastal living — all within reach of a leading healthcare organization committed to innovation and excellence.

Organization Details

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of more than 400 physicians and advanced practice providers practicing in San Francisco, Marin, and Sonoma Counties. As part of the Sutter Health network, SWBMG offers integrated, patient-centered care supported by a collaborative system of hospitals, outpatient centers, and specialty services.

Community Information

San Francisco is the leading financial and cultural center of Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and is renowned for its temperate weather, steep rolling hills, unique architecture, arts and culture, and fine dining. The population is very diverse and there is high demand for primary care.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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