Physician Assistant - Pediatrics (Part-Time)

Neighborhood Healthcare•Beaumont, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. The Physician Assistant’s primary responsibilities are providing direct healthcare services to patients under the direction and responsibility of Physicians in three main categories: direct patient care, team support, and clinical administration. Schedule 2 days a week, 8 AM - 5 PM (16 hour week)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program required
Active California State Physician Assistant License in good standing required
Current CA DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employment
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques. Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience with providing direct care to patients
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Ability to lift/carry 20 lbs/weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive physical examinations on patients, including review of patient medical data, such as health history
Orders, administers, and interprets test results for diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests
Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care, and managing infection
Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
Impacts patient experiences by demonstrating courteous and helpful behavior and a commitment to accuracy
Assesses and provides age-appropriate care to patients
Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes, working in coordination with care teams
Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders
Responds promptly and with caring actions to patients and employees
Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public
Cooperates in accomplishing communicated department goals and objectives
Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care
Performs in accordance with NHC practice protocols and under the guidance and supervision of the supervising MD(s), according to the terms of the Supervisory Agreement
Keeps informed of organizational activities and promote mission and goals
Functions at highest level according to credentials and competency