Physician Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Medical Director, the Physician Assistant shall render primary care service to patients in accordance with the Health Center’s policies and procedures. The Physician Assistant is also expected to work collaboratively with office managers and clinic support staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Physician shall skillfully perform and document those duties customarily performed by physicians practicing family and general practice, which shall include, but not be limited to the provision of the following services:

• Provide general primary care services to acute and chronic patients, including assessment, diagnosis, screening, education and treatment; referrals; and follow- up services
• Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with policy regarding emergencies.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to adolescent and adult patients with illnesses, diseases, and functional disorders of the circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, metabolic, gastro-enteric, musculoskeletal, hematopoietic, and genitourinary systems.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients up to the age of 18 with common illnesses, injuries, or disorders. This includes the care of the normal newborn as well as the uncomplicated premature infant equal to or greater than 36 weeks gestation.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to gynecologic post-pubescent female patients with injuries and disorders of the female reproductive system and the genitourinary system.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to geriatric adult patients with illnesses and disorders that are especially prominent in the elderly or have different characteristics in the elderly.
• Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with urgent or emergent conditions consistent with policy regarding emergencies.
• Perform minor diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as laceration repair, incision, drainage of superficial soft tissues, EKG, X-Ray interpretations, Hemoglobin A1C, Urinalysis, immunizations, suture
• Assess patient to includes medical, affective, cognitive, functional status, social support, economic, and environmental aspects related to health
• Manage aspects of preventive medicine, including nutrition, oral health, exercise, screening,
• immunization, and chemoprophylaxis against disease
• Manage the appropriate interdisciplinary coordination of the actions of multiple health professionals, including physicians, nurses, social workers, dieticians, and rehabilitation experts, in the assessment and implementation of treatment
• Perform and review patient history and physical exams
• Supervise student preceptors, interns and externs
• Render primary care services to an average of 20 a patient per day
• Participate in activities directed towards improving the quality of patient care
• Maintain appropriate, legible, and timely written patient records Complete patient charts in accordance to Health Center policies including patient referrals and lab orders
• Demonstrate a commitment to the provision of services for the underserved and sensitivity working with a variety of people from low-income populations, with diverse educational, lifestyle, ethnic, and cultural origins
• Perform and undertake such other duties and responsibilities as are requested by Chief of Operations, Chief Executive Office and/or Medical Director

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Currently licensed to practice medicine in the State of California.
  • Has a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant
  • Must have current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration number.
  • Two plus years related experience preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
  • Current First Aid and/or CPR, BCLS, ACLS and PALS Certification, as appropriate.
• KNOWLEDGE
  • Patient Care – primary care principles and practices; drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration
  • Medical – Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnostic and billing codes, policies, and procedures
  • HealthCare – Knowledge of policies and procedures for community health centers.
  • English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Clerical – Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
• SKILLS

• Active Learning- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Learning Strategies- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Mathematics- Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively and concisely
• Writing- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Social Skills – teaching others how to do something, bring others together to reconcile differences, persuading others to change their minds or behaviors in accordance to organizational policies and procedures, being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do and adjusting your actions in relations to others.
• Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Quality Control Analysis – Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Technical – computer literate in general office functions such as Microsoft Words, internet explorer, email, and electronic medical record applications and software