Physician Assistant / San Diego / Full Time (JR414)

Metro Family Physicians; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in family medicine is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality healthcare services while focusing on patient wellness and individualized care plans. The ideal candidate will be responsible for examining patients, administering diagnostic tests, and developing treatment plans, all while ensuring a high level of customer service. Join a forward-thinking practice committed to making a positive impact on the health of families in the community.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four-year physician assistant baccalaureate program.
• State accreditation based on certifying exam.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and record medical history.
• Administer diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Develop and implement patient care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Diagnosis

Therapeutic Procedures

Health Education

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Master's in Health Science or Medical Science

Job description

Salary Range : $125,000 - 135,000 (Based on experience)

About Us :

Metro Family Physicians Medical Group, Inc is a Family Medicine practice that believes in strong healthy families and a commitment to individually focused wellness plans that maximize health and wellness for any lifestyle. The Physician Assistant (PA)role will provide a high level of

customer service in a manner consistent with our mission and goals. Physician Assistant will provide health care services to patients under the direction of a physician. PA's are academically and clinically trained to perform many of the routine but time-consuming tasks that physicians usually do and are accountable for their own actions and accountable to their supervising physicians.

Duties :

• Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures.
• Administers and orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
• Performs therapeutic procedures such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection.
• Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
• Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and records progress.
• Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations.
• Incorporates the 5 Must Haves of Service Excellence (AIDET) (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) into all patient and customer interactions.
• Provides general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
• Assists physician with emergency treatments and more complex procedures.
• Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
• Attendance, promptness, professionalism, the ability to pay attention to detail,
• cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors, and politeness to customers, vendors, and patients.
• Maintains the strictest confidentiality in accordance with all relevant HIPAA rules / regulations and office policy and procedures.
• Attends training, meetings, and courses as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) / MA in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science

Experience :

• Completion of a four-year physician assistant baccalaureate program and a year of clinical training, or;
• Completion of a two-year accredited physician assistant program (which requires two years of undergraduate study) plus two years of clinical training following completion of PA program.
• State accreditation based on certifying exam.
• Continued employment requires 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and passing a recertification examination every six years.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus.

Metro Family is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.