Physical Assistant - Engemann Student Health

Performs diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and health maintenance services under the direction and supervision of a physician.

Essential Duties:

• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Performs and/or interprets common laboratory, radiological, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiological processes.
• Performs procedures such as injections, immunizations, lumbar punctures, skin biopsies, suturing and wound care and manages conditions produced by infection or trauma.
• Develops and implements patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording of progress notes and the provision of continuity of care.
• Facilitates the referral of patients to other health and social service agencies when appropriate.
•  Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides continuity of care in the management of complex illnesses and injuries under the supervision of a physician. Performs evaluation and therapeutic procedures in response to life-threatening situations.
• Obtains detailed and accurate medical histories from patients. Performs appropriate physical examinations, delineates problems, and records the information.

Required Qualifications:

• Req Associate's degree
• Req Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.

• Req 1 year; Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience 1 Year minimum experience.

• Req Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how.
• Req Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery.
• Req Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref Bachelor's degree

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
• Req Physician Assistant - PA (CA DCA)
• *Per LA Fire City Code regulations If working within the following areas, employee is exempt from this requirement: Student Health Center and Athletics facilities (within “B” occupancy).

The hourly rate range for this position is $64.00 - $105.60. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.