CA Certified PA for Post-Acute Care

Altea Healthcare; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Altea Healthcare is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant-Certified to join our California team in a post-acute, skilled nursing facility. You will diagnose, treat, and counsel patients, order tests, prescribe medications, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes primary and acute care, regulatory compliance, and ongoing clinical education to improve patient outcomes in a post-acute setting.

Qualifications

• Must have valid PA license in California.
• Experience in post-acute, skilled nursing, or geriatric settings is preferred.
• Strong communication and patient education abilities.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and review medical records.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays).
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses.
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases.
• Prescribe medications.
• Maintain accurate medical records and schedules.
• Inform patients about health conditions and medications.
• Educate patients and families on diseases, prevention, and health maintenance.
• Monitor patients’ overall health and progress.
• Promote good health practices and disease prevention.
• Advance professional knowledge through continued education and research.

Skills

Clinical experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Patient education

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Physician Assistant license (CA)

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-Certified

Job description

Altea Healthcare is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant-Certified to join our California team in a post-acute, skilled nursing facility. You will diagnose, treat, and counsel patients, order tests, prescribe medications, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes primary and acute care, regulatory compliance, and ongoing clinical education to improve patient outcomes in a post-acute setting.