Primary Care Physician Assistant: Clinician Leader

University of Southern California; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 146,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California partners with the Culinary Health Fund to staff Primary Care services in Las Vegas. The Physician Assistant performs exams, orders tests, and develops care plans under physician supervision while engaging in patient counseling and care coordination.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with RNs, and compliance with policies within a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Must have excellent communication skills in English.
• Preference for a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Active NCCPA certification and Nevada PA licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and manage patient care under physician supervision.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and coordinate referrals.
• Provide counseling on preventive care and medications.
• Participate in clinical leadership and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Accredited Physician Assistant program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

DEA license

NCCPA certification

PA license Nevada

Nevada Board of Pharmacy license

Job description

University of Southern California partners with the Culinary Health Fund to staff Primary Care services in Las Vegas. The Physician Assistant performs exams, orders tests, and develops care plans under physician supervision while engaging in patient counseling and care coordination.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with RNs, and compliance with policies within a busy clinical setting.