Physician Assistant

Title: Physician Assistant Base Salary Range: $133,000 - $142,000 plus benefits FTE : Full Time - Exempt Our Mission: The Mission of South Central Family Health Center is to improve the quality of life for the diverse community of inner-city Los Angeles by providing affordable and comprehensive health care and education in a welcoming and multi-cultural environment. To lead the way in health care in South Los Angeles, as the premier provider and employer of choice offering comprehensive, high quality, affordable, efficient and culturally responsive services. General Summary: The Physician Assistant is responsible for providing direct preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic healthcare services following relevant state law, as well as the established clinic policies, procedures, and protocols. Carries out a review of patients' medical history and examines patients to obtain information about their physical condition checks their health status and prescribes needed medicines to patients Obtains, compiles and records patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination and records patients' progress Suggests therapy or medication with physician approval Orders diagnostic tests, including blood tests and x-rays Establishes diagnoses for a patient's illness or injuries Assists in treatment, including immunizing patients and mending broken bones Suggests tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients Instructs and counsels patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management Adhere to safety factors when administering medications and therapeutic agents. Demonstrate knowledge of safety, infection control & emergency policies and procedures Qualifications Licensure and Certifications: Bachelor's degree, together with a certificate from completing an American Medical Association approved physician assistant program Valid Physician's Assistant License. Valid license with the State of California. Current BLS Current DEA Current NPI Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to work in a community clinic environment Experience: Must have a minimum 2 years of prior experience in community clinic setting preferred. Some clinical experience in an area of specialty - preferred. Top benefits or perks: As a team member at South Central Family Health Center, you'll enjoy competitive wages and generous benefits: Benefits: Health care, dental, life insurance 403 (b) Retirement plan Education Reimbursement Career development: Entry-level employees have opportunities to work in management, HR or other areas of the company.

Created: 2024-11-05