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Pediatric Physician Assistant – Urgent Care
Job Title: Pediatric Physician Assistant – Urgent CareLocation: 1014 Riley St, Suite 5, Folsom CA 95630Employment Type: Per DiemSalary: $50-70/hr
Job Description:
Rainbow Kids Urgent Care is seeking a Pediatric Physician Assistant to join our compassionate and dynamic team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, evidence-based medical care to pediatric patients with urgent but non-emergency conditions. This role requires a strong clinical background, efficiency in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to delivering excellent patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat common pediatric conditions, including respiratory infections, otitis media, asthma exacerbations, minor injuries, and rashes.
- Perform minor procedures such as laceration repair, wound care, splinting, foreign body removal, and incision & drainage.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including X-rays, rapid point-of-care tests, and laboratory workups.
- Educate and counsel patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive care strategies.
- Work collaboratively with physicians, medical assistants, and other healthcare providers to ensure efficient patient care.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough medical documentation in EPIC
- Prescribe medications and develop appropriate treatment plans following clinical guidelines and best practices.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current and valid Physician Assistant license in California
- DEA license or eligibility to prescribe medications.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant, preferably in pediatrics, emergency medicine, pediatric intensive care or urgent care settings.
- Experience with common pediatric illnesses, minor injuries, and urgent care procedures.
- Proficiency in pediatric procedural skills (e.g., suturing, splinting, abscess drainage
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Personal Qualities:
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative spirit.
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in urgent situations.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a child-friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment.
- Enjoy a flexible schedule with no overnight shifts.
If you are a dedicated Physician Assistant with a passion for urgent care medicine, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $50.00 – $70.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Pediatrics
- Urgent Care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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