(Advanced Practitioner) Physician Assistant - Surgical Oncology Colorectal (Full-Time, Exempt)

Enloe Health; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$0 premium medical plan including vision insurance

Prescription and dental group insurance

Retirement with employer match

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Enloe Health in Chico, California is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to provide patient care and support surgical operations. The ideal candidate should have a relevant PA qualification and experience, ideally in acute care settings.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under supervising physicians and demonstrating core values of empathy and collaboration. The position offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits, including a $10,000 sign-on bonus for new hires.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a PA educational program accredited by the ARC or NCCPA certification.
• Bilingual in Spanish highly desirable.
• One year clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates direct patient care under supervision.
• Acts as a first assistant to the supervising surgeon.
• Demonstrates core values of Enloe Health.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Independent work

Technical competence

Education

Graduate of a PA educational program

Current California Physician Assistant License

Certification by NCCPA

Job description

ECC Surgical Oncology

Exempt

Compensation Range: $67.92 - $91.69

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Shift: Days, Exempt Shift length: 10 Hours

Days off: Fixed If fixed, days off: Saturday & Sunday

Hours per pay period: 80 Sign-on bonus: $10,000.00

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA), under the direction of the Medical Director and the onsite Supervising Physician, provides and coordinates direct patient care and may act as a first assistant to the supervising surgeon. The PA provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative healthcare service, as delegated by a physician. The PA will report to the Director and Program Development for all employee/employer issues regarding departmental and organizational operations. The PA consistently demonstrates the core values of Enloe Health and serves as a role model to other employees.

Education / Training / Experience

• Graduate of a PA educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission (ARC) on Education for Physician Assistants (or its predecessor agency) OR current certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Desired

• Recent General/Colorectal/Surgical and/or Trauma Clinical experience
• Bilingual in Spanish desirable
• One year clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in an acute care facility

Licenses / Certifications

• Current California Physician Assistant License
• Certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA), if not a graduate from an accredited ARC Physician Assistant educational program
• Current CPR recognition
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 3 months of hire
• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number or proof of application
• Meets Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to bill Medicare
• Credentialed through the Enloe Medical Staff Office and Finance Office

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Must have the confidence and experience to work independently with diverse patient populations and experience in accessing specialty referrals and community resources. Must have the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally. Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family in crisis. Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits Information

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email [e-mail] to receive a full summary of benefits.