Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Inpatient

Orthopedic Advanced Practice Clinician

A hospital-based Orthopedic Advanced Practice Clinician (APC), whose primary responsibility will be managing patients on the orthopedic care units. The role also includes the flexibility to serve as a First Assist in the operating room as needed. Extensive orthopedic experience is required. The APC will provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care and will be actively involved in managing both inpatient stays and same-day discharges.

Job Accountabilities:

• Patient Care
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Performance and Process Improvement
• Speciality Specific Duties

Education:

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Licensures & Certifications:

PA-Physician Assistant

CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) (not required for SHSO-Admin (Employee Health)

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

NCCPA-National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants required at hire or within 12 months if hired before 07/10/2025 PAs may not bill for services without NCCPA.

Other - certification based on department requirements

Typical Experience:

2 years of recent relevant experience.

Department-Specific Licensures and Certifications:

Memorial Hospital Los Banos;200-Sutter Central Valley Hospitals-Surgical Services: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Menlo Park Surgical Hospital;378-Palo Alto Med Foundation-Health, Research & Education-Surgical Services: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Skills and Knowledge:

Demonstrates knowledge of patient care guidelines/policy as evidenced by quality of documentation.

Medical knowledge and skills applicable to perform within the scope of practice.

Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.

Working knowledge of electronic health records such as EPIC.

Critical thinking skills as it relates to specialized departments this may include the ability to complete age-appropriate assessments

Communication skills (verbal, written and listening) with ability to work effectively across the organization, especially in situations requiring instructing, persuading, negotiating, consulting and advising.

Technical and analytical skills for analysis and interpretation of test procedures and results in order to determine appropriate correction actions

Interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and collaborate across the organization and with patients and their families as needed

Ability to effectively lead, mentor and/or develop others

Ability to maintain composure during challenging interpersonal interactions

Job Shift: Day/Evening

Schedule: Full Time

Days of the Week: Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements: None

Benefits: Yes

Unions: No

Position Status: Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Status: Regular

Pay Range is $92.80 to $134.56 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.