Description

Opportunity Information

Join Sutter Health and become part of a compassionate, patient-centered team dedicated to delivering exceptional primary care in the beautiful community of Hidden Valley Lake. As a Physician Assistant, you will collaborate closely with physicians and care teams to provide comprehensive care across the lifespan, helping patients achieve their best health through preventive care, chronic disease management, wellness services, and continuity of care. This role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while building meaningful relationships with patients in a supportive, community-focused environment. Enjoy a rewarding career with a respected healthcare organization that values collaboration, professional growth, innovation, and work-life balance

Requirements

Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Provides medical consultation including the performance of therapeutic procedures delegated by the supervising physician, assist with various procedures, provides patient education, treatment and follow-up, may complete daily rounds and as needed using an organized multi-disciplinary team approach to provide continuity of care throughout the care continuum. The Physician Assistant's responsibilities may include managing patients in an office, hospital, emergency and/or perioperative setting. Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Physician Assistant Practice Act.

PATIENT CARE
Performs patient assessments, including obtaining medical history, reviewing records, conducting physical exams, documenting findings, and reporting abnormalities to the attending physician.
Provides healthcare services under the direction and responsibility of a physician.
Conducts comprehensive patient evaluations, including physical examinations and compilation of medical data.
Orders, administers, and interprets diagnostic tests, identifying deviations from normal findings.
Develops and implements patient management plans; documents progress and ensures continuity of care.
Educates and counsels patients on treatment compliance, health maintenance, family planning, and emotional well-being.
Performs therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, and infection management.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicates effectively (written and verbal) with patients, physicians, and staff.
Provides patient education and counseling.
Ensures accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters.
Supports quality assessment initiatives and reporting.
Coordinates communication between providers to ensure continuity of care.
Facilitates patient access to community and support resources for medical and psychosocial needs.

PERFORMANCE AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Identifies, reports, and participates in performance improvement initiatives.
Recommends and implements process improvements aligned with organizational goals.
Assists in development and maintenance of clinical pathways, order sets, and preference cards.
Collects, tracks, and analyzes performance improvement data.
Participates in clinical effectiveness projects and studies.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

PA - Physician Assistant license

or

NP-California Nurse Practitioner by California Department of Consumer Affairs

NP-F - Nurse Practitioner Furnishing

RN-California Registered Nurse

NCCPA Certification (required at hire or within 12 months if applicable; required for billing)

CSRC-Controlled Substance Registered Certification (DEA) (not required for SHSO-Admin (Employee Health) or non-patient care positions)
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Certification required based on the department requirements

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
5 years of recent relevant experience.

We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy

• Excellent benefits, including zero-cost medical insurance
• Award-winning, 100% 401(k) match
• Advanced practice technology, including EPIC
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle
• Paid medical benefits for employees and dependents
• Relocation assistance up to $20,000
• CME allowance
• Robust retirement program

Medical Group Details

Sutter Lakeside Hospital is nestled in the beautiful mountain ranges of Lake County and is a 25-bed critical access hospital. The critical access designation by the federal government ensures access to healthcare services for residents of rural communities. Sutter Lakeside is the only trauma center and certified stroke center in Lake County and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Our clinicians are dedicated to providing the highest quality and most complete health care possible to the people in the communities we serve.

Community Information

The City of Lakeport in beautiful Lake County is located in the heart of Northern California's wine country just north of the San Francisco Bay Area. Lakeport is located along the west shore of Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in California. Clear Lake is 68 square miles, offering premier boating and fishing experience. There is no shortage of other fun activities: hiking, biking, antiquing, off-roading, camping, bird watching, excellent restaurants, breweries, and wine tasting are some of the local activities. With over 30 wineries and 9,000+ acres of vineyards Lake County is one of the fastest-growing winemaking regions in America.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.