Physician Assistant

The Physician Assistant is responsible for diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and injuries as part of the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) care delivery model in a Family Medicine setting; provides comprehensive, outpatient medical services for individuals and families on a continuing basis; and may, at certain locations, provide a continuum of care into inpatient and/or residential settings.

At Community Health Alliance a Nonprofit (FQHC), we believe in having a professional, team-oriented medical community. Where we are a diverse team driven by a mission: to make health care an accessible, patient-centered experience. Providing a high level of care with compassion and respect.

Upon joining our team, you will enjoy the benefits of:

• Licensed providers start at 18 days of leave per year.
• 8 paid holidays, per year
• 100% company paid employee medical insurance, and 90% paid vision and dental on the first of the month from the following hire date.
• Paid pension plan at 5% of earnings after one year of service; no employee match
• Provider continuing education benefit available at 40 hours and $1,800 per year
• Continuing education benefits are available to all full-time staff at $500 per year
• 100% License, registration, and certification reimbursement for most clinical staff
• Additional 403(b) retirement annuity plan for the employee to save; no employer match
• Student loan repayment through the National Health Service Corp. With a score of 19, in almost all cases, repayment is awarded to our providers who enroll.
• Malpractice coverage through FTCA (Federal Tort Claims Act)
• $10,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy for each benefit-eligible employee at no cost to the employee. This is an employee benefit paid for and sponsored by Community Health Alliance.
• Additional supplemental voluntary benefits available for purchase

Benefits are pro-rated on part time basis based on the FTE status.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the essential functions, practices and procedures of a medical clinic and office
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding
• Knowledge of and ability to diagnose and treat a variety of diseases and injuries in a Family Practice model setting
• Knowledge of, skills related to and ability to treat medical and surgical emergencies
• Skill in operating personal computer utilizing word processing, databases and e-mail
• Skill in operating various office equipment: calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and telephone
• Skill in operating various medical office equipment, such as; EKG machine, pulse oximeter, nebulizer, spirometer, audiology, sterilizers, etc.
• Ability to work as a team member of an interdisciplinary care delivery model known as the Patient-Centered Medical Home and Team Care Medicine model.
• Ability to hold a State Pharmacy Dispensing License and dispense medications (dependent upon health center location)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information, patient financial and medical information
• Ability to read, write legibly, calculate mathematical figures and medication doses
• Ability to solve practical problems dealing with a variety of variables
• Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions
• Ability to work and interact effectively and positively with other staff members to build and to enhance teamwork in the clinics and overall CHA’s organization
• Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to provider culturally-competent care to all patient types regardless of age, race, gender, or ethnicity. Spanish language proficiency helpful but not required.
• Ability to understand and respond appropriately, effectively and sensitively to special population groups as defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, sex, etc.
• Ability to hear and speak to converse over telephone and interview patients
• Ability to see to accurately calculate and administer doses of medication and perform physical exams
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds on a frequent basis
• Reasonable accommodation will be made for physical limitations on an individual basis

Education and Experience: Graduate of an accredited program of Physician Assistants; certified by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners as a Physician Assistant. Minimum of 1-2 years experience in a community health center or rural health setting preferred but not required. Must be licensed in the State of Nevada.