PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SWING - NIGHTS

El Centro Regional Medical Center; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

El Centro Regional Medical Center in California seeks a Physician Assistant for night shifts in the Emergency Department to provide primary healthcare under physician supervision and manage selected cases per established protocols.

The role involves preparing histories, treatment plans, ordering X-rays, and prescribing transmittal orders, with emphasis on patient education and health assessments using diagnostic tools. Requires CA PA license, accredited PA training, NCCPA, and CPR/ACLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• California PA licensure required.
• Graduate of an accredited PA training program.
• NCCPA certification and current CPR/ACLS/PALS from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary healthcare under physician direction in the ER.
• Manage selected cases per established protocols and prepare histories and treatment plans.
• Order imaging and diagnostic tests; write prescription transmittal orders as per protocol.
• Refer acute and chronic care patients and educate patients on health matters.

Skills

California Physician’s Assistant

Education

Graduate of an accredited physician’s assistant training program

Tools

NCCPA certification

CPR (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

PALS (AHA)

Job description

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SWING - NIGHTS

Clinical Full Time Feb 5, 2026

Department: ER #7010

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides primary healthcare under the direction of the designated Approved Supervising Physician, and under the general supervision of the Emergency Department medical directors. Manages selected cases according to established protocols. Prepares case histories, medical reports and other records. Prepares treatment plans. Orders x-rays and other diagnostic procedures. Writes prescription transmittal orders according to protocols. Refers acute and chronic care patients. Conducts health assessments utilizing diagnostic tools and laboratory tests. Provides patient education counseling. Performs other duties as requested by physicians or director.

• California Physician’s Assistant
• Graduate of an accredited physician’s assistant training program
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• CPR American Heart Association
• ACLS American Heart Association
• PALS American Heart Association

Position Pay Range: $75.00- $95.00/hour

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. ECRMC strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.