Gastroenterology APP

CommonSpirit Health; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health seeks a Gastroenterology APP/PA to support comprehensive primary and specialty care for adult and pediatric patients at the Pacific Central Coast Health Centers. You will perform health histories, examinations, and wellness care in collaboration with physicians.

Applicants should have advanced training in physical assessment and pharmacology, plus CA licensure as a Physician Assistant. The role involves ordering labs, counseling patients, and coordinating referrals as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced training in physical assessment and pharmacology.
• Continuing education in the field of practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments and provide patient care.
• Take health histories and conduct physical examinations.
• Order labs and imaging as indicated; coordinate referrals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Pharmacology

Patient counseling

Education

Physician Assistant CA (PA:CA)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Gastroenterology APP, you will help Pacific Central Coast Health Centers provide comprehensive primary health care to adult and pediatric patients so they can manage acute and chronic conditions and achieve optimal wellness.

Every day you will perform clinical assessments and provide patient care. You will be expected to conduct health histories, physical examinations, and psycho-social assessments, as well as provide wellness and urgent care in collaboration with physician members of the health care team.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced training in primary health care and be credentialed to treat a diverse range of adult and pediatric patients.

• Demonstrates basic to intermediate skills in technology and proficient knowledge of clinical procedures.
• Take a patient's medical history and perform a physical examinations for any presenting problem(s).
• Order specific laboratory studies and x-rays, and other studies, as appropriate, for that patient.
• Requests blood draws as required, orders collection and other tests as indicated.
• Counsel patients and their families on health promotion, diagnosis, prognosis and management possibilities.
• May make necessary comprehensive referrals as required.

Job Requirements

Minimum:

• Advanced training in physical assessment and pharmacology; continuing education in field of practice.
• Physician Assistant: CA (PA:CA)

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is a non-profit Community clinic organization comprised of more than 40 health centers located primarily from Ventura to Templeton, spanning the coast. Our experienced physicians and advanced practice providers offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services. PHC is a part of Dignity Health Central Coast’s award‑winning network of outstanding hospitals, imaging centers, laboratories, and post‑acute services.

One Community. One Mission. One California