Senior Physician Assistant - Lead Care & Innovation

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 158,080 - 260,832; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Physician Assistant II to lead a professional team and coordinate patient care under physician supervision. The role emphasizes clinical practice, education, and collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, staff, and other providers.

Required are a CA PA license and 3+ years of PA experience, along with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills to support complex cases and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant in CA; 3+ years of PA experience.
• Excellence in patient care and customer service.
• Ability to work with physicians, staff and patients.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations, documenting findings.
• Develop and implement patient management plans and coordinate referrals.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; order therapies and medications.
• Provide patient counseling on preventive care and follow-up.
• Mentor or preceptor to new PAs; participate in quality initiatives.
• Ensure accurate billing and documentation; maintain regulatory compliance.
• Lead care coordination within the healthcare team.

Skills

Licensed PA experience

Patient care

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant Program

Job description

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Physician Assistant II to lead a professional team and coordinate patient care under physician supervision. The role emphasizes clinical practice, education, and collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, staff, and other providers.

Required are a CA PA license and 3+ years of PA experience, along with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills to support complex cases and quality initiatives.