New Grad Bilingual Physician Assistant PA

Clinica Family Health & Wellness•Lafayette, CO

About The Position

Clinica Family Health & Wellness is hiring a new graduate, bilingual Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive, compassionate care at its nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center. The organization provides medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and specialty behavioral care, with coordinated whole-person care for patients at every stage of life. The Physician Assistant provides patient care under Health Care Plans and within their scope of practice, delivering high-quality care to diverse patient populations in acute and chronic contexts. The position works under the supervision of a designated physician and collaborates with clinical, administrative, and community partners. It also supports and teaches team members and health-profession students, contributes to positive leadership and teamwork, and completes clinical work and documentation in a timely and thorough manner. The role uses the electronic medical record (EMR), registries, and templates. Providers may provide off-hours medical services in person or by phone when the clinic is closed, if applicable. Compensation is $50–$68 per hour; starting pay depends on relevant experience, education, licensure or certification, and internal equity. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Licensed in the State of Colorado.
Eligible for DEA licensure; new graduates should obtain it within one year of hire.
Proficiency in Spanish.
Ability to flourish in a team system.
Meet applicable health and safety requirements, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis screening at hire; proof of required immunizations is required before employment begins, subject to exemptions and reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Sensitivity to low-income, ethnic minority communities.
Computer proficiency; EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care according to Health Care Plans and within the Physician Assistant’s scope of practice.
Deliver high-quality, comprehensive care to patient populations in acute and chronic contexts, applying planned care principles and Clinica treatment protocols as appropriate while respecting limits of training and experience.
Build and maintain rapport with the medical community in the service area and broaden the referral network.
Communicate appropriately with health and human services agencies, local governments, and community organizations as needed.
Provide responsive off-hours medical services in person or by phone when the clinic is closed, if applicable.
Support and teach team members at the site.
Teach students enrolled in relevant health-profession training programs.
Maintain knowledge of growth and development principles across the life span and stay current with changes in this area.
Provide Human Resources staff with documentation, paperwork, and signatures needed for initial and biannual credentialing and privileging.
Be respectful and responsive to staff and patients, remain approachable, and give and receive feedback appropriately.
Complete daily clinical work in a timely and thorough manner, including attending huddles, responding to phone and email messages, staying on schedule with patient care, charting, managing the PAQ and tasks, submitting referrals, reviewing records, and completing patient-care paperwork.
Demonstrate positive leadership and actively work to improve the patient and staff experience.
Collaborate with teammates clinically and administratively, including seeking and providing guidance and feedback to supervised or supervising clinicians and following procedures for requesting and taking time off.
Use the EMR, registries, and templates effectively.
Support and promote MCC utilization with the Clinician team.
Work under the supervision of a designated physician.

Benefits

Eligible providers may receive up to $120,000 in loan repayment assistance through the Colorado Health Service Corps and National Health Service Corps programs, subject to program eligibility.
Medical, dental, and vision options.
Medical and dependent care FSA/HSA.
Company-paid life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Accident and hospital plans.
403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions.
Vacation time, sick hours, and personal holiday hours.
Collaborative team environment.
Open communication with leadership and mission-focused engagement.
Training and growth opportunities with a supportive team.
CME for medical providers: $3,000 and 40 hours annually; amounts and hours are prorated based on weekly hours/FTE.