Physician Assistant

Commonspirit-Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health’s Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC) is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver advanced primary health care to adults, collaborating with physicians and health-care teams to uphold our care philosophy.

You will take histories, perform exams, manage acute and chronic conditions, order labs, counsel patients, develop treatment plans, and refer as needed. Preferred 1–3 years PA experience; CA PA license; Master's degree required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies.
• Physician Assistant license for California (PA:CA).
• Completion of an accredited training program or work as a physician assistant.
• Ability to develop treatment plans based on current guidelines and standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Take patient health histories and perform physical examinations.
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions in a team-based care model.
• Order laboratory studies, imaging and other tests as appropriate.
• Counsel patients and families on health promotion, prognosis, and management options; make necessary referrals; diagnose and prescribe as needed.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies

PA license CA (PA:CA)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physician Assistant, you will deliver advanced primary health care to adult patients, upholding Pacific Central Coast Health Centers' health care philosophy through your credentialed expertise and advanced clinical training.

Every day you will take patient health histories, perform physical examinations, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions, providing care in close collaboration with physician members of the health care team.

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong clinical knowledge and sound judgment to the assessment and management of diverse patient conditions, along with excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively within a team-based care model.

• Demonstrates basic to intermediate skills in technology and proficient knowledge of clinical procedures, taking patient medical histories and performing physical examinations for any presenting problem(s).
• Orders specific laboratory studies, x-rays, and other tests as appropriate, including blood draws and other collections as indicated.
• Counsels patients and their families on health promotion, diagnosis, prognosis, and management possibilities; makes necessary comprehensive referrals as required; and diagnoses and prescribes treatment as needed.

Job Requirements

Required

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies
• Physician Assistant: CA (PA:CA)
• Completion of a training program or work as a physician assistant
• Ability to develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines

Preferred

• One to three (1-3) years prior PA experience

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