Physician Assistant

Full Job Description

Come join a Hollister Urgent Care, a start-up business where the focus is on a high-quality patient experience and being a great place to work. Being part of the “ground floor”, you will help shape non-bureaucratic best practices where you will look forward to coming to work. Equity participation possible. Located in Hollister in the central coast region of California, you will enjoy everything California has to offer.

We are seeking passionate, self-driven, entrepreneurial Physician Assistant with a specialty in family medicine who want to join a dynamic team and have a rewarding career. We offer a highly engaged work environment that’s rich in culture, open communication, transparency, and partnership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.

• Arrive each day prepared to work at your appointed time
• Assess patients’ health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible
• Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine
• Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
• Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions
• Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments and medical events
• Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc.)
• Provide therapeutic treatments (disinfecting wounds, stitching etc.)
• Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
• Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
• Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Assist others in the performance of their duties as required for a functional, patient-centric office.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities to include symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures
• Knowledge of practices, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive outcomes-based patient treatment plans
• Ability to counsel patients concerning medical conditions, treatment plans, and behavior modification
• Ability to interpret and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a physician assistant or nurse
• Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery
• Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how
• Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
• Caring and compassionate
• Team player with good communication skills
• Maintain a warm, friendly attitude with excellent patient interaction skills.
• Bachelor of Science/Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science
• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire or transfer
• Energetic, self-starter who can work independently and contribute to team environment
• Feel comfortable in a range of settings: small group office and large group organizational setting
• Flexibility in shifts to develop and manage patient panel
• Board Certified/Board Eligible – Emergency Room, Family Practice, or Internal Medicine is a plus but not required
• Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and family
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Active and current DEA number and state-controlled substance certificate, as needed
• Ability to multi-task

Selling Points

• Shape the practice for best practices and enjoyment of working there
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced clinicians in a dynamic urgent care setting
• Exposure to diverse cases and fast-paced environment
• Equity participation possible

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: From $75.00- $95.00 per hour based on experience and other professional attributes.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health Insurance
• TBD

Medical Specialty:

• Emergency Medicine
• Primary Care
• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• Day/Evening shifts
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Electronic Medical Record Systems: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Physician Assistant License valid in California (Required)

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $75.00 – $95.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person