Senior Physician Assistant

Stanislaus County; Modesto (CA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Stanislaus County Health Services Agency seeks a Senior Physician Assistant to join our Family Medicine and Women’s Health clinics in Modesto, CA. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, clinical collaboration and efficient clinic operations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong diagnostic skills, thorough documentation, and the ability to educate patients while working with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate from a Primary Care Physician Assistant program and state certification.
• Active Physician Assistant license in California.
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and adhere to policies.

Aufgaben

• Secure comprehensive patient history and perform physical examinations.
• Recognize and triage medical issues for immediate attention or referral.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests as needed.
• Assist the Primary Care Physician in ongoing care and treatment plans.
• Document patient progress and update medical records accurately.
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and other health resources.
• Educate patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Clinical examination

Patient counseling

Interprofessional collaboration

Medical documentation

Vital signs assessment

Ausbildung

PA certification and licensure

1+ year experience as Physician Assistant

Tools

EHR systems

Jobbeschreibung

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Health Services Agency (HSA) is seeking a Senior Physician Assistant who is passionate about providing high-quality care in a clinic setting and dedicated to serving patients in Family Medicine or Women’s Health. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicates effectively with patients and team members, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. We currently have a full-time opportunity available in our clinics located in Modesto, CA.

Typical Tasks

• Secure a comprehensive patient health history and performs physical examinations;
• Recognize and evaluate medical problems which call for immediate attention by, or referral to, a Physician or clinic provider;
• Perform, or may order performed for the patient, laboratory and diagnostic procedures;
• Draw blood and collects specimens as indicated for additional tests;
• Assist the Primary Care Physician in providing services to patients requiring continuing care, including the review of treatment and therapy plans;
• Perform routine therapeutic procedures;
• Develop diagnoses, records and present pertinent data to the collaborating Physician;
• Collaborate with the Attending Primary Care Physician in ordering drugs and supplies, maintaining patient records and equipment;
• Facilitate the Primary Care Physician's referral of patients to the appropriate health facilities or other community resource;
• Instruct and counsel patients in matters pertaining to their physical and mental health;
• Define and treat mild psychiatric disorders and refers cases to psychologists, psychiatrists, or other mental health workers for further evaluation;
• Observe and record patient progress, update and summarize charts;
• Screen daily, on a rotational basis, clinical laboratory reports for emergent abnormalities; and
• Collaborate with physicians and other members of the health care team in providing care and acts as a consultant to their nursing staff in the area of specialization.

Skills/Abilities

• Diagnose, treat and refer patients with abnormal health conditions;
• Communicate orally and prepare clear, concise, written reports sufficient to explain diagnosis, patient history and follow up;
• Practice basic diagnostic procedures, as a medical examiner, under supervision;
• Facilitate the Primary Care Physician's referral of patients;
• Assist in planning orientation for new Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants and review annually;
• Use thermometers, stethoscopes, blood pressure devices and small medical instruments;
• Assure compliance with policies and procedures and standards of care; and
• Investigate and attempt to resolve complaints following departmental and County policy.

Knowledge

• Routine diagnostic and treatment techniques used in practicing primary care medicine;
• Ethics and laws under which medicine is practiced;
• Socioeconomic principles of medicine; and
• Roles and responsibilities of community health care agencies and related health professionals.

Education/Experience

• Completion of a Primary Care Physicians Assistant Training Program approved by the State Board of Medical Quality Assurance and possession of a certificate or letter of approval to practice as a Physician Assistant by the State Board of Medical Quality; AND
• Possession of at least one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience as a Physician Assistant.

Desirable Qualifications

• One (1) year of clinical experience in Women’s Health or Family Medicine

General Qualifications

• Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.
• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
• Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and meet County insurability requirements.