PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

City of Long Beach; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

The City of Long Beach seeks a full-time Physician Assistant for the Occupational Health Services clinic at Airport Plaza. The role reports to the Occupational Health HR Officer and focuses on medical care for workers, pre-employment screenings, and clinical documentation in a city setting.

Requirements include CA PA license, BLS, and a Bachelor’s in PA studies or related field; two years’ primary care/public health experience and one year of supervision are preferred. EOE.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in primary care or public health.
• One year in a supervisory capacity.
• State-licensed California Physician Assistant; BLS for Health Care Providers.
• MS degree in Physician Assistant studies may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat work-related illnesses and injuries.
• Perform post-offer/pre-employment physicals for applicants.
• Chart patient transactions according to policies and procedures.
• Obtain detailed medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Provide written prescription transmittal orders and pharmacology knowledge.

Skills

Primary care

Public health

Clinical assessment

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies or related field

Job description

Description

This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive of $6,000.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Human Resources Department provides the full range of human resources support and services to 24 departments throughout the City. HR’s services include labor relations, employee relations, benefits, organizational development, talent acquisition, salary, and classification administration, HRIS administration, oversight of personnel investigations, EEO compliance, occupational health services, risk management, and safety compliance. We believe that the City’s greatest assets are its employees and take great pride in managing the systems that support a highly productive, innovative, caring, and customer-oriented workforce. Our mission is to support the City and its departments in attracting, developing, and retaining a highly skilled and diverse workforce. Our vision is to make Long Beach an employer of choice through commitment to service and excellence. We are determined to continue pushing boundaries and making an impact in our community and workforce.

THE POSITION

The Risk and Occupational Health Services Bureau within the Department of Human Resources is seeking candidates for a full-time Physician Assistant vacancy. This unclassified at-will position reports to the City's Occupational Health Human Resources Officer at the Occupational Health Services clinic located at Airport Plaza in the City of Long Beach.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Evaluate and provide medical treatment of work-related illnesses and injuries
• Perform post-offer/pre-employment physicals for applicants
• Chart patient transactions in accordance with policies and procedures
• Obtain detailed medical histories; perform physical examinations
• Provide written prescription transmittal orders and have advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical indications, contraindications associated with dosing side effects and/or proper administration, interactions, safety and effectiveness
• Provide annual monitoring based on State and Federal requirements
• Author policies and protocols as needed
• Perform other related clinical services and duties as required

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• A valid State of California license as a Physician Assistant from the California Medical Board of Quality Assurance, Physician Assistant Examining Committee
• Possession of a valid Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers card
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant studies or a closely related field
• Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in primary care services or public health and/or human services programs
• A Masters of Science Degree in Physician Assistant studies or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience
• One (1) year in a supervisory capacity

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Department of Transportation (DoT) Medical Examiner certification
• DEA Registration
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) certification

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on August 21, 2026. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included. We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, promote fair and equitable employment practices, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call [phone].

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov).