Physician Assistant (2218) - Citywide - H00208

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. This is a Citywide Exam posting. Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. Fulfilling this mission requires employees working across our hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve. Individuals interested in joining SFDPH should expect to work in person across these settings. The San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration are the core divisions of SFDPH. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Certification as a Physician Assistant issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.
License status must be "Renewed & Current" according to search.dca.ca.gov/
Knowledge of the PA role, scope of practice, medical diagnosis and treatment, and specialty care.
Ability to provide patient care, education, and counseling; recognize when physician consultation is needed; and coordinate care with the healthcare team.
Ability to communicate effectively, follow written instructions, and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

Assesses and manages the care of patients in a general medical setting or within specialty clinics of the Department of Public Health; takes medical histories; performs physical examinations utilizing diagnostic techniques; evaluates physical signs and symptoms; recognizes and evaluates patients who require the immediate attention of a physician.
Performs routine laboratory and screening procedures such as drawing of venous blood, taking cultures, performing and reading skin tests, EKG tracings and pap smears; interprets results of tests.
Performs routine therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, removal of sutures, strapping, casting and splinting sprains, and incision and drainage of superficial skin infections.
Educates and counsels patients regarding matters pertaining to their physical and mental health, such as diets, social habits, family planning, growth and development, aging, and understanding and management of their disease; facilitates referrals of patients to appropriate health facilities, agencies and resources of the community.
Administers treatments and medications prescribed by physicians.
Maintains appropriate patient records of histories, examinations and treatments administered; presents pertinent data to the physician.
The Physician Assistant may perform other duties as assigned/requested.