Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant – Floater

Under the direction of a physician, this position provides comprehensive medical services for members of family, regardless of age or sex within scope of service/training. Services include: Preventative care, immunizations, primary care and treatment, health education, prescribing of medications, ordering and interpreting lab testing, physical examinations, STD screenings, vision/hearing, women’s health, family planning, prenatal services, nutrition. Incumbents work some evenings and Saturdays as scheduled.

Note: If hired as a floater, the incumbent travels between all Company sites to provide care.

Benefits:

• Free Medical, Dental & Vision
• 13 Paid Holidays + PTO
• 403 (B) retirement match
• Life Insurance, EAP
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continued workforce development & training
• Succession plans & growth within

QUALIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

Education/Experience

• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program and licensed by state medical board;
• Proficient Microsoft Office and Excel (familiarity with medical terminology)
• EHR- Electronic Health Record (Preferred)
• PMS- Practice Management System (Preferred)
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise
• Ability to convey a warm, caring attitude for patients while representing the best interest of SJCH
• Employees are responsible for maintaining individual certifications as required by job function or by law and provide Verification and re-certification when requested by management.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Licensure/Certification – Employees are responsible for maintaining individual certifications as required by job function or by law and provide verification and recertification when requested by management:

• CA Medical License (Current Physician Assistant License), DEA Certificate
• BLS and PALS certified;
• Board certified or Board eligible within one year of residency training;
• CPR certification.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs a combination, but not necessarily all, of the following duties:

• Reviews patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization status.
• Elicits and records information about patient’s medical history.
• Examines patients for symptoms or physical information.
• Orders or executes various tests, analyses and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
• Administers or prescribes treatments.
• Determines and prescribes medication, dosage and schedule given the patient’s condition and allergies.
• Discusses any possible side effects to medication or immunization with patient.
• Prescribes vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases.
• Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease.
• Provides prenatal care to pregnant women. Provides postnatal care to mothers and infants.
• Performs common gyn procedures and is available for ongoing training in OB/Gyn procedures if need.
• Refers patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient’s well-being.
• Documents the patient’s visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses and plan of action.
• Follows up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
• Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
• Administer Family Planning services in compliance with Title X Rules and Regulations/Protocols.
• Reviews and audits health charts of patients who receive Family Planning services.
• Attends annual Family Planning seminars, if instructed by the CMO.
• Commitment to mission of St. John’s with clinic involvement and engaging in healthcare community events.
• Provider goals: sees minimum of twenty-five patients per day subject to clinic goals.
• Providers schedule: works twenty-six Saturday’s per year to provide coverage and subject to clinic goals.
• Provide cross-coverage to fellow Clinicians during weekdays and weekends.
• Educates patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention and birth control methods as appropriate.
• Initiates diagnostic studies referring abnormal results of concern to Medical Director of specialist.
• Helps coordinate efficient flow of patients through the system of care.
• Provide basic mental health assessment and treatment of non-emergent conditions such as anxiety, depression and simpler eating disorders.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
• Helps provide triage services and treatment services during disaster, per protocol.
• Providers, triage nurse and support to other Physicians.
• Participate in proctoring of new hire and newly graduated Providers.
• Maintain current knowledge-base and appropriate licensure

St. John’s Community Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer