Physician Assistant

YUCCA FAMILY MEDICAL CARE, INC.; Yucca Valley (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

YUCCA FAMILY MEDICAL CARE, INC. in Yucca Valley, CA is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to provide direct patient care under a physician's supervision. You will take histories, perform exams, order and interpret tests, and develop treatment plans, while coordinating with a small, collaborative team.

You'll document encounters in the EHR, support clinic workflows, and participate in quality improvements, with emphasis on compassionate, patient-centered primary care for local families.

Qualifications

• Current Physician Assistant license (or eligibility) in California and graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• NCCPA certification or ability to obtain certification within defined timeframe.
• Clinical skills in history taking, physical examination, diagnosis, and management of common primary care conditions.
• Ability to order, interpret, and act on laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostics, and to adjust treatment plans based on clinical findings.
• Strong patient communication skills, including explaining diagnoses and treatments in clear terms and providing empathetic, culturally sensitive care.
• Competence in electronic health record (EHR) documentation, prescription management, and maintaining accurate, compliant medical records.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff, and to contribute to a respectful, team-oriented environment.
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle a steady patient volume, prioritize tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
• CPR/BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• Previous experience in family medicine, internal medicine, or primary care settings is preferred but not required; new graduates with strong clinical training will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing treatment plans under physician supervision.
• Document encounters in the medical record and coordinate care with other healthcare professionals.
• Support clinic workflows to ensure timely, efficient patient visits.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and uphold clinical, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Skills

PA license/eligibility

PA program graduate

History taking

Physical exam

Diagnostics interpretation

Patient communication

EHR documentation

Team collaboration

Time management

CPR/BLS

ACLS preferred

Education

PA program graduate

CA license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Company Description YUCCA FAMILY MEDICAL CARE, INC. is a community-focused medical practice located at 57675 29 Palms Hwy. #111, Yucca Valley, California. The practice serves individuals and families across the region, providing general medical care and ongoing primary care services. Team members work in a small, collaborative environment with close connections to the local community. The organization values compassionate, patient-centered care and strives to offer accessible, high-quality medical services. Clinicians have the opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients and contribute meaningfully to community health.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Physician Assistant role based in Yucca Valley, CA. The Physician Assistant will provide direct patient care, including taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing treatment plans under the supervision of a physician. Daily responsibilities include managing acute and chronic conditions, conducting follow-up visits, and providing patient education on preventive care, medications, and lifestyle modifications. The role also involves documenting encounters in the medical record, coordinating care with other healthcare professionals, and supporting clinic workflows to ensure timely, efficient patient visits. The Physician Assistant will participate in quality improvement activities and uphold all clinical, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Current Physician Assistant license (or eligibility) in the state of California and graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or ability to obtain certification within a defined timeframe.
• Clinical skills in history taking, physical examination, diagnosis, and management of common primary care conditions across diverse patient populations.
• Ability to order, interpret, and act on laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostics, and to adjust treatment plans based on clinical findings.
• Strong patient communication skills, including explaining diagnoses and treatments in clear terms and providing empathetic, culturally sensitive care.
• Competence in electronic health record (EHR) documentation, prescription management, and maintaining accurate, compliant medical records.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff, and to contribute to a respectful, team-oriented environment.
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle a steady patient volume, prioritize tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
• CPR/BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• Previous experience in family medicine, internal medicine, or primary care settings is preferred but not required; new graduates with strong clinical training will be considered.