Physician Assistant - Pediatrics (Part-Time)

Nhcare; Beaumont, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 191,000; Part time

Job summary

Neighborhood Healthcare is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant to deliver direct patient care under physician supervision. The role emphasizes comprehensive exams, patient education, and coordination with care teams in an on-site setting in Beaumont, CA.

The ideal candidate holds a CA PA license, CA DEA, and BLS, with strong communication and teamwork skills to support our mission-driven community health program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active California PA license in good standing.
• Current CA DEA license required and maintained.
• Current BLS certification at hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and review medical history.
• Order, administer, and interpret diagnostic tests and results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures (injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care).
• Counsel patients on treatment plans, growth, development, and health maintenance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Planning

Multi-tasking

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree (PA)

CA PA License

CA DEA Licensure

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Category: Advance Practice Provider

Supervisor: Basant Sandhu

Requisition Number: PHYSI004306

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Beaumont, CA 92223, USA

Description

ABOUT US

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together.
As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 96k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance.
We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you.

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE:

The Physician Assistant works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. The Physician Assistant’s primary responsibilities are providing direct healthcare services to patients under the direction and responsibility of Physicians in three main categories: direct patient care, team support, and clinical administration.

Schedule

• 2 days a week, 8 AM - 5 PM (16 hour week)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs comprehensive physical examinations on patients, including review of patient medical data, such as health history
• Orders, administers, and interprets test results for diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care, and managing infection
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
• Impacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy
• Assesses and provides age-appropriate care to patients

Team Support

• Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes, working in coordination with care teams
• Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders
• Responds promptly and with caring actions to patients and employees
• Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public
• Cooperates in accomplishing communicated department goals and objectives

Clinical Administration

• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care
• Performs in accordance with NHC practice protocols and under the guidance and supervision of the supervising MD(s), according to the terms of the Supervisory Agreement
• Keeps informed of organizational activities and promote mission and goals
• Functions at highest level according to credentials and competency

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program required
• Active California State Physician Assistant License in good standing required
• Current CA DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
  • AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques.
  • Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Knowledgeable about and experience with providing direct care to patients
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent planning and organizational ability
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Pay Range: $124,000 - $191,100 per year, depending on experience

Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.

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