Physician Assistant (Outpatient)

Adventist Health; Corning (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 176,800; Full time

Job summary

A community health provider in beautiful Northern California is seeking a Physician Assistant (Outpatient) to evaluate, diagnose, and provide patient care. The role involves performing physical exams, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with supervising physicians. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree, PA licensure, and relevant certifications. This position is full-time, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to patient health in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have two years' primary care or allied health experience.
• Physician Assistant (PA) licensure in state of practice required.
• CPR or BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients within prescribed parameters.
• Completes physical examinations and makes medical diagnoses.
• Mentors and leads staff members in patient care.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate from an accredited school of Physician Assistants

Job description

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Job Description

Located in beautiful Northern California, Adventist Health Clear Lake has been a leading healthcare provider in Lake County since 1968. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and provide primary and specialty care services at clinics throughout the area to best serve our community. Lake County is home to Clear Lake, California's largest natural freshwater lake, surrounded by charming small towns, beautiful mountains, vineyards and orchards. This area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with some of the best bass fishing, rural trails for hiking and biking, all the while being only two hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley or Pacific Coast.

Job Description

Located in beautiful Northern California, Adventist Health Clear Lake has been a leading healthcare provider in Lake County since 1968. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and provide primary and specialty care services at clinics throughout the area to best serve our community. Lake County is home to Clear Lake, California's largest natural freshwater lake, surrounded by charming small towns, beautiful mountains, vineyards and orchards. This area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with some of the best bass fishing, rural trails for hiking and biking, all the while being only two hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley or Pacific Coast.

Job Summary

Evaluates, diagnoses and provides patient care, treatment and services, including the performance of physical exams, diagnosing conditions, development of treatment plans, health counseling and prescribing medications for patients seen by the collaborating/supervising physician. Assumes total care of patients under the direction of a physician. Follows established standards, procedures and practices, and gives specific patient modalities to health clinic staff. Regularly demonstrates subject matter expertise regarding medication, treatment, and patient care standards.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent: Required
• Graduate from an accredited school/college of Physician Assistants, as applicable: Required
• Two years' primary care or allied health experience: Preferred
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Physician Assistant (PA) licensure in state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification: Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Healthstream Basic Life Support (HS-BLS) or RQIBLS or Heartsaver CPR (CPR): Required
  
  

Essential Functions

• Evaluates and treats patients within prescribes parameters. Orders appropriate tests, treatments and counsels, as needed. Performs complete, detailed and accurate patient histories. Reviews patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports. Orders laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex and physical condition of the patient.
• Completes physical examinations and records pertinent data in acceptable medical forms. Makes medical diagnoses and institutes therapy or patient referrals to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, resources of the community, or other physicians. Obtains and interprets patient data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, as needed. Develops and implements action plan for practice changes to enhance patient outcomes.
• Arranges hospital admissions and discharges at the direction of the supervising physician. Performs hospital rounds and records appropriate patient progress notes. Transcribes and executes specific orders at the direction of the supervising physician. Compiles detailed narrative and case summaries, completes forms pertinent to patients’ medical records and issues diagnostic orders which must be signed within an specified time period, as defined by hospital guidelines.
• Completes forms pertinent to patients’ medical records and issues diagnostic orders, which must be signed within a specified time period, as defined by hospital guidelines. Interprets and evaluates patient data to determine patient management and treatment. Mentors, develops, inspires, educates and leads staff members in patient care setting. Enhances efficiency and cost effectiveness by identifying opportunities to decrease costs, as applicable to the job.
• Provides instructions and guidance regarding medical care matters to patients. Performs or assists with routine medical techniques and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

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