Urgent Care Physician Assistant

Clinical Management Consultants; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants in Central Valley, California, is seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant to join a high-volume team delivering compassionate, community-focused care. The PA will handle primary and urgent care, chronic disease support, and patient relationships in a busy setting.

You will collaborate with physicians, APPs, nursing staff, and care teams to maintain efficient patient flow. The role involves ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications,

Responsibilities

• Perform primary and urgent care assessments and treatments.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing and prescribe medications.
• Document encounters in electronic health record systems (Athena, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks).
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nursing staff, and care teams to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and care planning.

Tools

Athena

Cerner

eClinicalWorks

Job description

This Central Valley healthcare organization is seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for an exciting opportunity to join a highly active team delivering compassionate, community-focused care. The Urgent Care Physician Assistant will step into a fast-moving environment where every day brings a mix of primary care, urgent visits, chronic care support, and meaningful patient relationships.

The Urgent Care Physician Assistant will join a respected healthcare organization known for providing comprehensive care services across the region. This clinic offers ongoing primary care, onsite diagnostic testing, children’s urgent care, and treatment for illnesses and injuries, creating a true full-spectrum care setting for the community. The Urgent Care Physician Assistant will work alongside experienced providers in a patient-centered environment that continues to expand access to quality healthcare throughout the Central Valley.

The Urgent Care Physician Assistant reports directly to clinic leadership and collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and medical assistants to support efficient patient flow and positive patient outcomes. The Urgent Care Physician Assistant will also partner with front office and care coordination teams to ensure continuity of care for patients transitioning between services and follow-up appointments.

The Urgent Care Physician Assistant will practice in a very busy urgent care setting that sees roughly 60 patients per day, creating an energetic and highly collaborative atmosphere. The Urgent Care Physician Assistant will care for patients of all ages while working with skilled clinical support staff and providers who value teamwork, flexibility, and strong communication. This environment offers a nice balance of fast-paced urgent care medicine while still allowing providers to build ongoing relationships with patients in the community.

The Urgent Care Physician Assistant will provide primary and urgent care services including physical assessments, diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses, laceration repair, suturing, wound care, and chronic disease support. The Urgent Care Physician Assistant will order and interpret diagnostic testing, prescribe medications, educate patients on treatment plans and healthy lifestyle choices, and document patient encounters within electronic health record systems including Athena, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks. The Urgent Care Physician Assistant will also participate in quality improvement initiatives, collaborate on care planning, and support operational excellence throughout the clinic.

The Central Valley offers the Urgent Care Physician Assistant an appealing lifestyle with a more affordable housing market and easy access to outdoor recreation. Lake Yosemite is just a short drive away for boating, fishing, and weekend relaxation, while nearby family attractions including the zoo add to the area’s welcoming community feel. The Urgent Care Physician Assistant will enjoy the region’s warm climate, convenient location, and a pace of life that feels a little more balanced compared to larger metropolitan areas.

The Urgent Care Physician Assistant position offers Generous Benefits and Competitive Compensation while giving providers the opportunity to make a direct impact on access to care within the community. This Urgent Care Physician Assistant role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their day, values patient connection, and wants to be part of a supportive clinical team where their experience and voice truly matter.