Physician Assistant

HAN Staff; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 146,025 - 198,374; Full time

Job summary

Health Advocates Network seeks a Physician Assistant to work in Merced, CA, on a registry basis. The position involves interviewing, examining, diagnosing, ordering tests, prescribing medications, and educating patients and families.

The role requires at least 1 year of PA experience, CA licensure, and CPR certification. Pay is $125/hour on a 1099 basis for an eight-week assignment at an on-site facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Must hold up-to-date CA PA license.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing, examining, and diagnosing patients' injuries and illnesses.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Prescribing medications and advising on lifestyle changes.
• Stitching wounds, assisting in surgeries, and immunizations.
• Maintaining patient histories and progress notes.
• Documentation for insurance purposes.
• Educating patients and families.
• Staying current with medical advances and treatments.
• Conducting outreach, house visits, and nursing home visits.

Skills

Patient interviewing

Examining patients

Diagnosing illnesses

Building rapport

Medical terminology

Education

PA license in CA

CPR certification (AHA)

Job description

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Physician Assistant to work at a facility in Merced, CA. These are registry positions with our company.

Pay Rate: $125 / hour *1099

Shift Details

• Days (8 hour shift) - 8 week assignment

Responsibilities:

• Interviewing, examining, and diagnosing patients' injuries and illnesses.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Prescribing medications and suggesting lifestyle changes.
• Stitching wounds, setting bones, assisting in surgeries, and administering immunizations.
• Reviewing and maintaining patients' medical histories and records and recording patients' progress.
• Providing documentation for insurance companies.
• Educating and counseling patients and their families.
• Researching the latest treatments, innovations, advances, and trends in the medical industry.
• Conducting or participating in outreach programs, making house calls, and visiting nursing homes to treat patients.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-year previous working experience as a Physician Assistant
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• CPR card issued by the American Heart Association
• Must have up to date certification in the state of CA

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may fax a copy of your most recent resume to 877-858-623. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at [phone] and ask to speak with Jonathan (Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM PST).