Lead Physician Assistant Emergency

Clinical Management Consultants; Loomis (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is assisting a leading Northern California health system in recruiting a Senior Physician Assistant for Emergency Services. This role serves two premier hospitals, with about 50 percent travel between locations, and potential broad responsibilities including inpatient rounding, perioperative duties, and coverage.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years as a Physician Assistant, Emergency Department or Urgent Care experience, and will work collaboratively with a

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Physician Assistant experience within the past five years, with extensive Emergency Department or Urgent Care experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients, take histories and perform physicals, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans.
• Perform procedures, coordinate continuity of care, and document progress.
• Assist in surgery, perform suturing and wound care, and provide bedside/ perioperative support as needed.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Clinical Collaboration

Patient Assessment

Education

Licensed Physician Assistant

Job description

Are you a PA ready to take a step up? This Senior Physician Assistant Emergency Services opportunity will elevate an advanced practice career within a leading Northern California health system delivering exceptional, patient-centered care across two premier hospitals!

The Lead Physician Assistant will join a respected health system recognized for clinical excellence, quality achievements, patient safety, and compassionate care. This forward-thinking organization supports evidence-based practice, advanced medical technologies, modern diagnostic capabilities, and continuous performance improvement. The health system promotes professional development, mentorship, collaboration, and a strong Labor-Management Partnership environment. Deep community partnerships, accessible healthcare initiatives, and a longstanding commitment to regional wellness make this an outstanding workplace for an accomplished PA.

The Senior PA will rotate between two neighboring hospitals within a large, leading health system, with approximately 50 percent travel between locations. One hospital features more than 300 beds, while the second offers more than 400 beds and a broad continuum of acute care services. The Senior Physician Assistant may manage patients in the medical office, hospital, Emergency Department, urgent care, or perioperative setting based on departmental needs. This Advanced Practice Provider role may also include inpatient rounding, admissions, transfers, discharges, on-call coverage, First Assist responsibilities, specialty procedures, and evening or weekend hours.

The Senior Physician Assistant reports to a supervising physician and practices collaboratively with friendly nurses, experienced physicians, fellow Physician Assistants, and a diverse multidisciplinary healthcare team. The Senior PA examines patients, completes comprehensive histories and physicals, orders and interprets diagnostic testing, develops treatment plans, performs procedures, documents progress, provides patient education, and coordinates continuity of care. As a clinical and operational expert, the Lead Physician Assistant may assist in surgery, perform suturing and wound care, facilitate perioperative care, support quality improvement activities, and mentor less-experienced Physician Assistants. Qualified candidates must have at least 3 years of Physician Assistant experience within the past five years, extensive Emergency Department or Urgent Care experience.

The Sr. APP will live and work in a desirable Northern California community positioned between the vibrant capital region, historic Gold Country, and the Sierra Nevada foothills. The area offers year-round hiking, cycling, boating, lake recreation, skiing access, scenic trails, and abundant parks for an active outdoor lifestyle. The Advanced Practice Provider will also enjoy live concerts, performing arts, regional attractions, farmers markets, acclaimed restaurants, craft beverage destinations, and a diverse farm-to-fork culinary scene. A warm Mediterranean climate, established neighborhoods, strong schools, and convenient access to both urban entertainment and mountain escapes create an appealing balance of career and lifestyle.

The Senior Physician Assistant will receive competitive compensation with flexibility for an exceptional candidate, no additional variable compensation,

• full suite of health and retirement benefits.