Physician Assistant, Street Medicine
About The Position
The Physician Assistant, Street Medicine, provides medical services to clients, ensuring appropriate and professional medical services. Manages assigned patient panel as a part of AltaMed’s Street Medicine program, ensuring high-quality and professional care. The PA conducts patient visits for new and established patients experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity, coordinating their care plans with other members of the street medicine team as well as community service providers. The PA visits vary in settings, including street encampments, homeless shelters, and supportive housing sites. This is a unique role for a passionate physician assistant interested in working with unhoused populations.
Requirements
- A master’s degree plus graduation from an accredited PA program in the United States is required.
- Licensure by the State of California as a Physician Assistant.
- Previous experience with computer-based systems required.
- A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 1 year of Physician Assistant experience in a community health setting preferred.
- Previous experience with unhoused or high-risk populations preferred.
- Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides medical services to clients, ensuring appropriate and professional medical services.
- Manages assigned patient panel as a part of AltaMed’s Street Medicine program, ensuring high-quality and professional care.
- Conducts patient visits for new and established patients experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
- Coordinates care plans with other members of the street medicine team as well as community service providers.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career Advancement & Development opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid CME Days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Corporate Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Pet Care Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
