Performs diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and health maintenance services under the direction and supervision of a physician.
Essential Duties:
- Obtains detailed and accurate medical histories from patients. Performs appropriate physical examinations, delineates problems, and records the information.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
- Facilitates the referral of patients to other health and social service agencies when appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Req Specialized/technical training Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
- Req Associate's degree
- Req 1 year; Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience 1 Year minimum experience.
- Req Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery.
- Req Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how.
- Req Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task.
Preferred Qualifications:
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Req Physician Assistant - PA (CA DCA)
- 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 FIRE LIFE SAFETY TRAINING: Applicable for this department only: ◦ *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 $70.00 - $115.50. 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.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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