What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant Fellow position at Keck School of Medicine?
The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.
As part of the Keck School of Medicine, Department of Urology's Physician Assistant fellowship program, we are seeking a Physician Assistant fellow who will have hands-on experience and training with patient care. Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Urology physician and senior Urology Physician Assistant Faculty, the Physician Assistant fellow will be able to obtain detailed and accurate medical histories from urology patients; develop and implement patient management plans; perform routine procedures; perform and/or interpret laboratory, radiological, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures; educate and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens; respond to emergencies; and initiate treatment until relieved of duties by a urology physician.and implements patient management plans. Performs routine procedures. Performs and/or interprets laboratory, radiological, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures. Educates and counsels urology patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens. Responds to emergencies. Initiates treatment until relieved of duties by a physician.
The monthly salary for this position is $5,373.34. 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.
The position offers excellent university benefits and an academic appointment at the USC Keck School of Medicine appropriate to the level of training and experience. USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Experience: 0-6 Months Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Current California license for Physician Assistant and National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA). DEA Licensure. Directly related experience in field.