Physician Assistant

Position Purpose: Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer and in compliance with the agency’s standardized procedures, the Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to the patients of JWCH, Wesley Health Centers. The PA provides primary and preventive healthcare services, including patient assessments, diagnoses, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions. This role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care addressing the medical, social, and emotional needs of patients. Additionally, the PA actively participates in health promotion, patient education, and disease prevention initiatives to enhance overall community health outcomes.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Conduct physical examinations, identify findings/diagnoses, and implement management/treatment plans.
• Elicit and review patient histories in compliance with clinical standards.
• Diagnose and treat acute health conditions, including illnesses, infections, or injuries.
• Counsel patients on prescribed medications, including potential side effects and interactions.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as CBCs, EKGs, and x-rays.
• Educate patients on self-management strategies for acute or chronic conditions, customized to their circumstances.
• Ensure informed consent for physical assessments and treatments.
• Provide patient education and information relevant to care and treatment plans.
• Follow up on abnormal laboratory results, ensuring appropriate evaluation and care.
• Seek consultations and make referrals as needed for comprehensive care.
• Stay updated with medical advancements through participation in training sessions, symposiums, and didactic courses.
• Identify issues related to clinic workflows, training, or team cooperation and communicate them to the Chief Medical Officer, Clinic Administrator, or Associate Medical Director.
• Train and educate community health workers and nursing attendants as appropriate.
• Conduct quarterly reviews of patient referrals and follow-ups for abnormal lab values or physical findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant License in the state of California.
• Current CPR Certification from American Heart Association.
• Current and unrestricted DEA Certificate
• At least 2 years of experience as a Physician Assistant in a clinical setting, preferably in primary care.
• Excellent clinical skills in performing patient assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Ability to prescribe medications and develop treatment plans based on patient needs and best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with patients and healthcare team members.
• Experience in working with clients and staff from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.

• All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

At JWCH Institute, Inc., we believe in taking care of those who take care of others. If you work 30+ hours per week, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and a robust benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Monthly employer-sponsored allowance for assistance with health premiums.
• Funded Health Savings Account (up to deductible) to assist with carrier-approved medical expenses.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave) and 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Short- and long-term disability plans (LTD/STD).
• Life insurance policy & AD&D, and more!

Become part of a team where your work matters. Apply today and help us change lives, one patient at a time.