Physician Assistant

Clinics in LA to float (ZIPs 90008, 90037, 90222, 90262)

Provides comprehensive medical services for members of family, regardless of age or sex within scope of training. Services include: Preventative care, immunizations, primary care and treatment, health education, prescribing of medications, ordering and interpreting lab testing, physical examinations, STD screenings, Vision/hearing, women's health, family planning, prenatal services, nutrition. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment. Physician provides comprehensive medical services for members of family, regardless of age or sex within scope of training and provides quality and cost-effective primary care services to SJCH patient population, meeting their diverse health and social needs. Providers work some evenings and at least two Saturdays a month as scheduled (unless designated on-call provider at a clinic.)

Benefits:

• Free Medical, Dental & Vision
• 13 Paid Holidays PTO
• 403 (B) retirement match
• Life Insurance, EAP
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continued workforce development & training
• Succession plans & growth within
  
  

Qualifications/Licensure:

• PA degree
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• CA License, DEA Certificate
• BLS and PALS certified
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to be covered by car insurance as required.
• Ability to drive and travel by car as needed.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Charts all patient transactions in accordance with policies and procedures; writes orders and records progress notes that will be reviewed and countersigned by supervising physician.
• Communicates and works with medical staff to ensure coordinated efforts for the provision of high quality medical treatment and patient service.
• Assists management in identifying, analyzing, and resolving work problems.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of existing clinical methods and procedures and suggests improvements.
• Performs daily rounds as required and documents patient care orders.
• Prepares timely, legible, and complete documentation of all patient care as provided by law, regulation, and established policy.
• Participates in quality improvement and utilization review activities.
• Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices.
• Applies safety principles as identified by established policy
• Ensures compliance with legal issues including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
• Collect, interpret, and/or analyze diagnostic data
• Utilize visual, auditory, verbal, and olfactory processes required to assess, monitor, and care for patients.
• Walk and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Transfer/position patients of all ages and physical conditions.
• Frequent exposure to blood borne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events as needed; and
• Other duties may be assigned or may be modified as business needs dictate.
  
  

St. John’s Community Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer