Physician Assistant

Pain Consultants of San Diego; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Pain Consultants of San Diego seeks a Physician Assistant to join our clinical team. You will examine patients, gather medical histories, and contribute to diagnosis and care plans under physician oversight.

The role emphasizes bedside manner, clear patient communication, and collaboration with nurses and physicians to deliver comprehensive treatment within a multidisciplinary pain management program.

Qualifications

• Licensing to practice as a Physician Assistant in California is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with medical terminology, charting, and diagnostic tests.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and document medical history in records.
• Read test results and make diagnostic suggestions.
• Explain test results and health outcomes to patients.
• Prescribe medication or therapy with physician oversight.
• Collaborate with nurses, PAs, and physicians to design treatment plans.

Skills

Medical terminology

Charting

Diagnostic tests

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Physician Assistant to join our team! As a Physician Assistant, you will be examining patients, collecting patient medical history, and making tentative diagnoses on minor and major issues. You will also be reading diagnostic tests and reports, interpreting data, taking the time with each patient to explain their test results and medical diagnoses, and prescribing therapy or medication with a physician's approval. The ideal candidate has an excellent bedside manner, experience charting in a medical environment, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine each patient, take a detailed medical history, and chart everything medically important in their records
• Read test results, interpret data appropriately, and make diagnostic suggestions based on those results
• Explain to the patient test results and expected health outcomes
• Prescribe medication or therapy with a physician overseeing as part of a larger health plan
• Work closely with nurses, other Physician Assistants, and Physicians to formulate a full, comprehensive treatment plan

Qualifications

• Valid state licensing required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with medical terminology, charting, and diagnostic tests
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills